This week in The Bunker: there’s a new push underway to fatten up an already-bloated Pentagon; the soaring costs of care for U.S. veterans (which should be included as part of the defense budget); the SECDEF’s new government-supplied house gets a $50K “emergency” coat of fresh paint; and more.
February 12, 2025 | Mark Thompson
This week in The Bunker: The U.S. launches another futile effort to render itself invulnerable to “all” overseas aerial threats; latest actions by commander-in-chief petty officer; The Bunker turns five today!; and more.
February 05, 2025 | Mark Thompson
This week in The Bunker: the Pentagon’s new boss signals White House overreach and a loss of congressional guts; President Donald Trump calls for a big boost in U.S. defense spending; an IG report highlights the challenge of tracking that spending; and more.
January 29, 2025 | Mark Thompson
This week in The Bunker: why the costs of complex weapons rise as those for complicated consumer items fall; another 80% target for Pentagon readiness; an environmentally-friendly nuclear bomber; and more.
January 22, 2025 | Mark Thompson
This week in The Bunker: the Navy plans to spend a cool $1 trillion to expand its fleet; the Pentagon pursues yet another wonder weapon; Russian progress in Ukraine could be costly; and more.
January 15, 2025 | Mark Thompson
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