Pentagon Cancels Warships, Finds Funds for Enduring Wars
The Pentagon's latest cost-cutting exercise means fewer warships for the US Navy, prioritizing 'readiness' over new builds. Odd, isn't it, how 'budget realities' always seem to bite domestic defense contracts, yet never seem to impact the endless flow of aid to foreign conflicts? For example, the Biden administration just approved another $1 billion arms package for Israel in April 2024, mere
weeks after a $14 billion budget request for the same. Perhaps the 'readiness' they're referring to is for perpetual intervention, not actual American defense. While American shipbuilding lags, the military-industrial complex celebrates quarterly earnings. It appears the only war effort consistently 'funded' is the one lining contractors' pockets, regardless of whether it serves U.S. national
security or just 'maintains regional stability' in someone else's region. One might wonder if building frigates is simply less profitable than dropping bombs.