The military-industrial complex refers to the relationship between the Department of Defense, defense contractors like Lockheed Martin and Boeing, and congressional Armed Services Committees. These groups work together to maintain high defense budgets, develop weapons systems, and ensure military procurement continues even when not strategically necessary.
Eisenhower warned this alliance could distort national security policy by prioritizing profit over strategic needs. It explains why Congress funds weapons the military doesnt want and how defense spending becomes disconnected from actual security requirements.
Eisenhower warned this alliance could distort national security policy by prioritizing profit over strategic needs. It explains why Congress funds weapons the military doesnt want and how defense spending becomes disconnected from actual security requirements.