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Defense Procurement

The process of defense procurement and contract documentation

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Jan 25, 2026

How much does an Elbow System XM 216 flare cost

The (SPARC3) is a modern spectral infrared “dark flare” manufactured by and deployed on platforms such as and other Western aircraft to decoy . Available reporting and manufacturer materials describe ...

Jan 22, 2026

What role do federal grants, Medicaid, and defense contracts play in supporting red vs blue state economies?

, , and are the three largest levers through which equalizes needs, buys services, and underwrites local economies — and they do so in ways that cut across the red/blue political map rather than neatl...

Jan 11, 2026

Cost per flight hour Gripen E vs F-16 Block 70

Publicly reported cost-per-flight-hour (CPFH) estimates for the Gripen E and the F‑16 Block 70 vary widely: independent summaries often put the Gripen E in the ~$4,700–$7,000/hr band while many recent...

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