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Defense Contractors Expected to Make Roughly $20 Billion from Ukraine Aid in Omnibus Bill
Posted on 12/22/22 at 5:14 pm
Posted on 12/22/22 at 5:14 pm
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Defense contractors such as Raytheon and Lockheed Martin have already cashed in big on the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Raytheon produces the Javelin anti-tank missile that has been wildly effective for defense against Russian armor, as well as the Patriot missile defense system, which Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced the U.S. would provide to Ukraine on Wednesday. That system costs approximately $1.1 billion.
Lockheed Martin, on the other hand, was recently awarded a $500 million contract to send more HIMARS to Ukraine. (RELATED: ‘Your Money Is Not Charity’: Zelenskyy Thanks Biden For Billions In New Aid During Congressional Address)
The State Department announced $1.85 billion in new defense aid for Ukraine on Wednesday, which includes the Patriot defense systems. There appears to be continued bipartisan support for supplying military aid to Ukraine into 2023, even as Republicans take control of the House of Representatives in January.
Eighteen Senate Republicans voted to pass the $1.7 trillion omnibus package Thursday that includes hundreds of billions in defense and domestic spending.
The final vote on the 4,155-page bill was 68-29.
Republican Sens.
Roy Blunt (MO)
John Boozman (AR)
Shelley Moore Capito (WV)
Susan Collins (ME)
John Cornyn (TX)
Tom Cotton (AR)
Lindsey Graham (SC)
Jim Inhofe (OK)
Mitch McConnell (KY)
Jerry Moran (KS)
Lisa Murkowski (AK)
Robert Portman (OH)
Mitt Romney (UT)
Mike Rounds (SD)
Richard Shelby (AL)
John Thune (SD)
Roger Wicker (MS)
Todd Young (IN)
all voted in favor of the legislation.
Posted on 12/22/22 at 5:16 pm to cajunangelle
That’s how the money makes it back to DC campaign war chests.
Posted on 12/22/22 at 5:17 pm to cajunangelle
No matter how much you lose, Luckup always wins.
Posted on 12/22/22 at 5:17 pm to cajunangelle
Lloyd Austin wouldn't have it any other way.
Posted on 12/22/22 at 5:21 pm to cajunangelle
Almost $150 million for "diplomatic programs"
Posted on 12/22/22 at 5:22 pm to cajunangelle
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Defense Contractors Expected to Make Roughly $20 Billion from Ukraine Aid in Omnibus Bill
Remember when progstains said Bush invaded Iraq to enrich defense contractors? Now progstains openly cheer enriching defense contractors.
Posted on 12/22/22 at 5:34 pm to cajunangelle
Funny that ole Joe isn’t talking about price gouging and profit capping like he does with the oil industry
Posted on 12/22/22 at 6:29 pm to cajunangelle
The Big Guy gets 10%, so it’s ok.
Posted on 12/22/22 at 6:35 pm to cajunangelle
They are going to make a lot more than that because of American weapon's performance in Ukraine, Eastern Europe and much of the rest of the world are placing big orders.
This post was edited on 12/23/22 at 1:54 pm
Posted on 12/22/22 at 6:49 pm to cajunangelle
John McNoname's corpse has been erect ever since Russia moved into Ukraine.
Posted on 12/22/22 at 7:33 pm to cajunangelle
That we know of… likely much more than that
Posted on 12/22/22 at 7:45 pm to cajunangelle
What a bunch of winners
Posted on 12/22/22 at 7:47 pm to cajunangelle
Is the big guy getting his share? That's all that really matters.
Posted on 12/22/22 at 8:02 pm to cajunangelle
Raytheon executives will make big bonuses. Raytheon executives will make substantial political contributions (guess to whom).
Posted on 12/23/22 at 1:24 pm to cajunangelle
what is even more interesting is how many of those contractors that have large numbers of employees in California.
Posted on 12/23/22 at 1:32 pm to cajunangelle
If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em.
My October buys of MIC stock are looking goooooood.
My October buys of MIC stock are looking goooooood.
Posted on 12/23/22 at 1:52 pm to cajunangelle
You do understand that a company getting a million dollar contract from the government doesn’t “make” a million dollars?
Posted on 12/23/22 at 2:49 pm to cajunangelle
Now you know why Rs voted for this.
Posted on 12/23/22 at 3:29 pm to cajunangelle
Well doesn’t that make you want to crank up the Lee Greenwood.
Posted on 12/23/22 at 4:57 pm to cajunangelle
Its a good thing we dont have state owned companies. Our companies are so good they dont need government support!
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