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The Pentagon has limited leverage when it tries to negotiate reasonable prices or hold contractors to account for shoddy work.
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Pentagon has limited leverage when negotiating prices or holding contractors accountable
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News Article
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{
    "entity": "Pentagon",
    "challenge": "Limited leverage with contractors"
}
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Created
February 15, 2026 at 3:37 PM (2 months ago)
Last Updated
February 15, 2026 at 3:37 PM (2 months ago)

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https://responsiblestatecraft.org/2023/05/23/arms-industrys-price-gauging-shows-how-greed-trumps-national-interest/

The arms industry is price gouging the Pentagon, leading to overpriced and underperforming weapons systems. This is exacerbated by industry concentration, lax oversight, and the push for rapid production. The author argues for a more restrained military strategy and restructuring of the arms industry.

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