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„War and conflict are spreading like wildfire under this (not so new) law of the strongest being pushed by countries like the US or Israel. In response, many governments around the world appear to be aligning with this trend, choosing to increase their #militaryspending (...).

... If you oppose war and #militarization and believe in alternatives based in #peace and #justice, join us (...).“

https://demilitarize.org/media_news/save-the-dates-for-gdams-2026-april-10-to-may-9/

Kyiv Independent Daily Headlines 26m ago

Saturday, March 28, 2026

Flamingo missile strikes explosives plant in Russia's Samara Oblast -- Only on Russia's terms; Kremlin criticizes US proposals on economic deals -- Ukraine calendar: What will happen this week -- Russia strikes maternity hospital, educational institutions in Odesa, injures 10 ... and more

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2026/03/saturday-march-28-2026/

Voteinorout 🇺🇸2d ago

#RepSummerLee highlighted military spending, noting $41.6M on Viagra could repair two Pittsburgh bridges. She contrasted this with local spending, emphasizing priorities. #Pittsburgh #MilitarySpending #Infrastructure⁠
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In a discussion, #RepSummerLee pointed out that the $25.3M spent to rebuild the Fern Hollow Bridge could be covered by the military's annual Viagra budget. She also mentioned the D... https://instagr.am/p/DWVS9VMDhXp/

voteinorout on Instagram: "#RepSummerLee highlighted military spending, noting $41.6M on Viagra could repair two Pittsburgh bridges. She contrasted this with local spending, emphasizing priorities. #Pittsburgh #MilitarySpending #Infrastructure⁠ ⁠ In a discussion, #RepSummerLee pointed out that the $25.3M spent to rebuild the Fern Hollow Bridge could be covered by the military's annual Viagra budget. She also mentioned the Department of Defense's $2.3M expenditure on crab in 2018, contrasting it with the $1.2M Pittsburgh allocates for its unhoused population.⁠ —⁠ ⁠ Throwback to our hearing with the Dept. of Defense's head of contracting in 2023.⁠ ⁠ This is your reminder that the Pentagon has never passed an audit and still gets over $800 billion of our money every year. Follow @repsummerlee for more.⁠ ⁠ Help this information get to more voters. 🇺🇸 A well-informed electorate is a prerequisite to Democracy.—Thomas Jefferson #usa"

98 likes, 1 comments - voteinorout on March 25, 2026: "#RepSummerLee highlighted military spending, noting $41.6M on Viagra could repair two Pittsburgh bridges. She contrasted this with local spending, emphasizing priorities. #Pittsburgh #MilitarySpending #Infrastructure⁠ ⁠ In a discussion, #RepSummerLee pointed out that the $25.3M spent to rebuild the Fern Hollow Bridge could be covered by the military's annual Viagra budget. She also mentioned the Department of Defense's $2.3M expenditure on crab in 2018, contrasting it with the $1.2M Pittsburgh allocates for its unhoused population.⁠ —⁠ ⁠ Throwback to our hearing with the Dept. of Defense's head of contracting in 2023.⁠ ⁠ This is your reminder that the Pentagon has never passed an audit and *still* gets over $800 billion of our money every year. Follow @repsummerlee for more.⁠ ⁠ Help this information get to more voters. 🇺🇸 A well-informed electorate is a prerequisite to Democracy.—Thomas Jefferson #usa".

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aniketsanduja 3d ago

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗱𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱?
Both countries lead due to heavy 𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀, strengthening regional capabilities.
𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲: https://www.kenresearch.com/industry-reports/asia-pacific-armored-vehicle-market?utm_source=Mastodon&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=Aniket

#DefenseIndustry #MilitarySpending #IndiaDefense #ChinaDefense

Asia Pacific Armored Vehicle Market, Growth Opportunities & Future Outlook to 2030

Gain insights into the Asia Pacific Armored Vehicle Market, size at USD 20.34 billion in 2023, showcasing growth opportunities and future trends.

Yonhap Infomax News Mar 15

American Enterprise Institute warns U.S. military spending in Middle East conflicts will expand fiscal deficit and drive long-term interest rates higher, as government debt spirals out of control despite expectations for flight-to-safety in bond markets.
#YonhapInfomax #FiscalDeficit #LongTermInterestRates #MilitarySpending #AmericanEnterpriseInstitute #GovernmentDebt #Economics #FinancialMarkets #Banking #Securities #Bonds #StockMarket
https://en.infomaxai.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=109988

'US War Spending to Widen Fiscal Deficit, Push Long-Term Rates Higher'

Yonhap Infomax

Gerd_Brodowski Mar 12

#usa : #militaryspending / #report

„The report said that, beyond $6.9 MM (…) spent on lobster, the Pentagon also spent $15.1 MM (…) on ribeye steaks, $2 MM (…) on Alaskan king crab, nearly $140,000 on doughnuts, more than $124,000 on ice cream machines, $98,329 on a Steinway and Sons grand piano for an Air Force residence, $225 MM (…) on furniture including individual chairs costing nearly $1,900, $12,540 on fruit basket stands, and $5.3 MM (…) on Apple devices.“

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/pentagon-spent-93-4-billion-in-september-2025-pete-hegseth-faces-backlash-calls-spending-completely-unacceptable/articleshow/129509868.cms

Pentagon spent $93.4 billion in September 2025: Pete Hegseth faces backlash; calls spending 'completely unacceptable' - The Times of India

US News: A newly released analysis of Department of Defense spending showed that the Pentagon spent $93.4 billion in September 2025 as officials moved to exhau.

The Times of India

Mathrubhumi English Mar 12

The United States has spent more than $11.3 billion in the first six days of the war against Iran, according to a New York Times report citing a Pentagon briefing to lawmakers. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/world/us-spent-eleven-billion-in-six-days-of-iran-war-o5fdxlna?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #USIranWar #Pentagon #IranConflict #MilitarySpending

WYM Mod Mar 11

Are we headed for war? Heather Cox Richardson details Democrats' alarm over a classified Iran war briefing, citing escalating costs, troop risks, and Russian aid. Her vital critique, echoing Eisenhower, highlights misplaced priorities like lavish Pentagon spending versus healthcare cuts. For a deeper look, explore Heather Cox Richardson’s excellent analysis: https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/march-10-2026 #IranWar #MilitarySpending #Democracy

March 10, 2026

Today, administration officials gave a classified briefing to the Senate Armed Services Committee about the war in Iran.

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WYM Mod Mar 6

Dan Mangan reports what's driving the push for more war production. President Trump met with defense CEOs to quadruple 'Exquisite Class' weaponry output due to the Iran conflict and munition stockpile concerns. Understanding these decisions is crucial. See Mangan's full report.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/06/iran-war-trump-defense-companies-pete-hegseth.html #DefenseIndustry #IranWar #MilitarySpending

The USA Potato Mar 6

Democrats Face Mounting Pressure to Oppose Any New Funds for War on Iran

The Trump administration is reportedly crafting a $50 billion supplemental funding request aimed at financing its war.

https://murica.website/2026/03/democrats-face-mounting-pressure-to-oppose-any-new-funds-for-war-on-iran/

Asia Pacific Armored Vehicle Market, Growth Opportunities & Future Outlook to 2030

'US War Spending to Widen Fiscal Deficit, Push Long-Term Rates Higher'

Pentagon spent $93.4 billion in September 2025: Pete Hegseth faces backlash; calls spending 'completely unacceptable' - The Times of India

March 10, 2026

Democrats Face Mounting Pressure to Oppose Any New Funds for War on Iran – The USA Potato