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The 60 Minutes piece should spark a thorough debate about how the United States purchases weapons systems, and for what purpose.
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60 Minutes piece should spark debate about how US purchases weapons systems
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- February 15, 2026 at 3:37 PM (2 months ago)
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- 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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