The corporate war to provide cloud computing for US warfighters is over. Late Friday, the Department of Defense announced that Microsoft has won the Joint … Microsoft Is the Surprise Winner of a $10B Pentagon ContractRead more
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These Negotiations Have Not Been About the Afghan People
AMY GOODMAN: We begin today’s show in Afghanistan. This weekend, President Trump publicly called off a secret meeting at Camp David with the Taliban and … These Negotiations Have Not Been About the Afghan PeopleRead more
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Google Continues Investments in Military and Police AI Technology
Last year,Google faced internal revolt from many employees over its handling of Project Maven, a secretive contract between the company and the Department of Defense … Google Continues Investments in Military and Police AI TechnologyRead more
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Making Sense of the $1.25 Trillion National Security State Budget
In its latest budget request, the Trump administration is asking for a near-record $750 billion for the Pentagon and related defense activities, an astonishing figure … Making Sense of the $1.25 Trillion National Security State BudgetRead more
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Raytheon United Technologies and the Military Industrial Complex
The planned merger between Raytheon and United Technologies will only further consolidate a bloated military-industrial complex. That’s the take of William D. Hartung, the director … Raytheon United Technologies and the Military Industrial ComplexRead more
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The Stubborn Truth About Employment and the Defense Industry
A Marilyn has once again seduced a president. This time, though, it’s not a movie star; it’s Marillyn Hewson, the head of Lockheed Martin, the … The Stubborn Truth About Employment and the Defense IndustryRead more
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Violence Has Spiked in Africa Since the Military Founded AFRICOM
Since U.S. Africa Command began operations in 2008, the number of U.S. military personnel on the African continent has jumped 170 percent, from 2,600 to … Violence Has Spiked in Africa Since the Military Founded AFRICOMRead more
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U.S. military emits more CO2 than most countries
The Department of Defense spews so much greenhouse gas every year that it would rank as the 55th worst polluter in the world if it … U.S. military emits more CO2 than most countriesRead more
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Defense Contractor to Return $16.1 Million to the Pentagon
Just before Memorial Day, embattled defense contractor TransDigm agreed to return $16.1 million in excess profits to the Department of Defense. The refund was remarkable, … Defense Contractor to Return $16.1 Million to the PentagonRead more
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They have these romantic visions of war
Windfall for the Military-Industrial Complex Matthew Hoh SHARMINI PERIES: It’s the Real News Network. I’m Sharmini Peries, coming to you from Baltimore. The longest war … They have these romantic visions of warRead more