The Pentagon/Department of Defense
Defense contractors develop advanced weapons systems, Congress appropriates funds based on military needs assessments, and the Pentagon manages procurement. A 2008 congressional investigation found significant Pentagon spending unaccounted for, and the Department of Defense has never passed a comprehensive audit.
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The Pentagon/Department of Defense is documented in the evidence record of this published dossier.

Co-documented with The Pentagon/Department of Defense in 1 published dossier, including “The Military-Industrial Complex”.
Co-documented with The Pentagon/Department of Defense in 1 published dossier, including “The Military-Industrial Complex”.