Episode 1460 • • 1:59:25 - 2:01:33
1460: Wet-Bulb
Ukraine Aid Package, Military-Industrial Complex and Weapon Replacement
A breakdown of the $40 billion aid package to Ukraine reveals that much of the funding is allocated for long-term US military weapon replacement rather than immediate battlefield supplies. Only a small fraction is available for current operations, with significant portions going toward US troops in Europe and reimbursing allies. The deal is characterized as a major windfall for the military-industrial complex.