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Private defense companies are here to stay – what does that mean for national security?

  • Written by Charles Mahoney, Professor of Political Science, California State University, Long Beach

Share prices of many military and intelligence contractors have risen sharply since President Donald Trump’s election.

Investors are betting that an increase in defense spending will provide a windfall for these firms. For instance, General Dynamics, a large contractor that develops combat vehicles and weapons systems for the U.S. military,...

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