This is really proof of the errors of capitalism. While I'm sure this was an issue before, the way Raytheon, Boeing, and Collins aerospace have bought up all the other MICs has lead to crazy monopolizion in the sector. But because America never actually cared about national security anyway, no one has considered if this is an issue.

Creating an AI powered defense startup would make so much money right now. And you don't have to deliver or show profit

When I used to work for an MIC company, these printouts got passed around a lot. But because there is no positive vision of improving society within the MIC, it never lead to any self-reflection or drive for improvement.

Workers don't get to be in on the scams and the corruption. That's just for the shareholders and C-Suite

All the other industries are scams and corruption too with out coincidentally producing weapons for the empire sometimes.

yeah i can sell you some artillery shells, sure. money up front