EU Questions Tomahawk's Value, Not US War Profiteering
The Washington Post reports the EU is questioning the 'symbolic' value of sending Tomahawks to Ukraine. They're debating whether these multi-million dollar missiles (costing around $2 million per unit) offer meaningful battlefield impact. Missing from the discussion, however, is any questioning of the US defense industry's role, which consistently profits regardless of 'value'. Remember Raytheon's
CEO saying 'We are seeing older weapon systems being used, and that's the good news' about Ukraine in 2022? Or Lockheed Martin's stock soaring after each new arms package? The 'value' isn't for Ukraine, but for the military-industrial complex that sees every conflict as a market opportunity. While Europe mulls over efficacy, US weapons manufacturers expand their order books, ensuring 'endless' war
means endless dividends. It's not about winning; it's about spending, as long as the checks clear.