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Does the US military make its own weapons?
Arms-producing companies, also referred to as arms dealers, or as the military industry, produce arms for the armed forces of states and for civilians. Departments of government also operate in the arms industry, buying and selling weapons, munitions and other military items.
Who makes equipment for the military?
List of companies
| Rank | Company name | Defense Revenue (US$ billions) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lockheed Martin | 65.4 |
| 2 | Raytheon | 56.59 |
| 3 | Boeing | 26.9 |
| 4 | BAE Systems | 22.9 |
Who owns the US military?
The secretary of the Department of Defense (DoD) has control over the military and each branch — except the Coast Guard, which is under the Department of Homeland Security. With more than 2 million civilian and military employees, the DoD is the world’s largest “company.”
Why can’t the military repair its own equipment?
This conundrum mirrors the “right to repair” debate, and ironically is the result of the military using civilian equipment. U.S. troops in the field are running up against increasingly restrictive licensing agreements signed by the Pentagon that limit their ability to service their own equipment.
Are there any real military vehicles in Star Wars?
That is, except for anything modeled on today’s military. “We have a long-standing policy of not creating sets which feature real military vehicles that are currently in use,” Ryan Greenwood, a spokesman for the company, said in an email to CNN.
Could miniaturized weapons actually hurt anyone?
This is a story about a multibillion-dollar international conglomerate, arms manufacturers, a German peace group and renegades who make miniaturized weapons systems out of small shops. Not that those tiny weapons could actually hurt anyone.
Are agreements with defense contractors preventing the military from fixing itself?
Agreements between the Pentagon and defense contractors are preventing the military from fixing its own equipment. The U.S. military is signing increasingly restrictive agreements with defense contractors. These agreements prevent troops from fixing their own equipment.