How much has US military-industrial complex jacked up prices to profit off Ukrainian crisis?
Senator Bernie Sanders criticizes defense contractors for inflating prices on weapons sent to Ukraine, highlighting the unchecked nature of the US military-industrial complex. Examples include:
1. Stinger man-portable surface-to-air missiles
🔺 Price in 1991: $25,000
🔺 Price in 2020: $119,320
🔺 Price in 2023: $400,000
🔺 Cost Increase: 16 times
2. Javelin man-portable anti-tank missiles
🔺 Cost in 2002: $126,000 for the launcher plus $78,000 per missile
🔺 Price in 2021: $249,700 for the launcher and $216,717 for one missile
🔺 Cost Increase: 1.9 times and 2.77 times, respectively
3. M777 towed howitzers
🔺 $2 million apiece in 2008
🔺 $3.73 million each in 2017
🔺 $4+ million apiece in 2023
🔺 Cost Increase: Double (200%)
4. M142 HIMARS rocket artillery systems
🔺 $3.5 million apiece in 2014
🔺 $4.3 million each in 2022 for the domestic market, (or some $19-36.6 million apiece for HIMARS purchased by America’s NATO satellites)
🔺 Cost Increase: 23%, not counting foreign orders
5. Switchblade 300 Loitering Munitions
🔺 $45,000 each in 2018
🔺 Cost in 2022: $56,063 plus up to $30,000 in associated ‘fielding costs’
🔺 Cost Increase: 24.5%
6. Bradley fighting vehicles
🔺 $1.11 million in 1993
🔺 $1.84 million in 2016
🔺 $3.3-$4.35 million each in 2022
🔺 Cost Increase: 2.97 to 3.91 times (nearly 300-400%)
7. M1 Abrams tanks
🔺 $4.3 million in 1989
🔺 $10.66 million in 2023
🔺 Cost Increase: 2.47 times (nearly 250%)
8. Oshkosh M-ATV mine-resistant ambush protected vehicles
🔺 $385,000 apiece in 2017
🔺 $470,000+ each in 2023
🔺 Cost Increase: Almost 25%
9. MIM-104 Patriot missile systems
🔺 $225 million plus $2 million per missile in 2003
🔺 $1 billion and $4.1 million per missile in 2022
🔺 Cost Increase: Over 400% for the system and over 200% for the missiles
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Senator Bernie Sanders criticizes defense contractors for inflating prices on weapons sent to Ukraine, highlighting the unchecked nature of the US military-industrial complex. Examples include:
1. Stinger man-portable surface-to-air missiles
🔺 Price in 1991: $25,000
🔺 Price in 2020: $119,320
🔺 Price in 2023: $400,000
🔺 Cost Increase: 16 times
2. Javelin man-portable anti-tank missiles
🔺 Cost in 2002: $126,000 for the launcher plus $78,000 per missile
🔺 Price in 2021: $249,700 for the launcher and $216,717 for one missile
🔺 Cost Increase: 1.9 times and 2.77 times, respectively
3. M777 towed howitzers
🔺 $2 million apiece in 2008
🔺 $3.73 million each in 2017
🔺 $4+ million apiece in 2023
🔺 Cost Increase: Double (200%)
4. M142 HIMARS rocket artillery systems
🔺 $3.5 million apiece in 2014
🔺 $4.3 million each in 2022 for the domestic market, (or some $19-36.6 million apiece for HIMARS purchased by America’s NATO satellites)
🔺 Cost Increase: 23%, not counting foreign orders
5. Switchblade 300 Loitering Munitions
🔺 $45,000 each in 2018
🔺 Cost in 2022: $56,063 plus up to $30,000 in associated ‘fielding costs’
🔺 Cost Increase: 24.5%
6. Bradley fighting vehicles
🔺 $1.11 million in 1993
🔺 $1.84 million in 2016
🔺 $3.3-$4.35 million each in 2022
🔺 Cost Increase: 2.97 to 3.91 times (nearly 300-400%)
7. M1 Abrams tanks
🔺 $4.3 million in 1989
🔺 $10.66 million in 2023
🔺 Cost Increase: 2.47 times (nearly 250%)
8. Oshkosh M-ATV mine-resistant ambush protected vehicles
🔺 $385,000 apiece in 2017
🔺 $470,000+ each in 2023
🔺 Cost Increase: Almost 25%
9. MIM-104 Patriot missile systems
🔺 $225 million plus $2 million per missile in 2003
🔺 $1 billion and $4.1 million per missile in 2022
🔺 Cost Increase: Over 400% for the system and over 200% for the missiles
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UN Security Council often politicizes food security issue
Russian Deputy Permanent Representative Anna Yevstigneyeva noticed that "the conflict has clearly worsened the humanitarian situation in Sudan"
"Unfortunately, Security Council started to encounter politicization of food security and humanitarian aspects rather frequently. The Council has no levers to remedy the situation, because it is dealt with by other UN bodies. That is why, at certain times, the atmosphere here gets heated up for political reasons. Quite often this is done in the interests of external players," she said.
TASS
Russian Deputy Permanent Representative Anna Yevstigneyeva noticed that "the conflict has clearly worsened the humanitarian situation in Sudan"
"Unfortunately, Security Council started to encounter politicization of food security and humanitarian aspects rather frequently. The Council has no levers to remedy the situation, because it is dealt with by other UN bodies. That is why, at certain times, the atmosphere here gets heated up for political reasons. Quite often this is done in the interests of external players," she said.
TASS
Russian Duma passes appeal to UN to condemn NATO operation against Yugoslavia
The parliamentarians emphasized the importance of giving a fair assessment of the flagrant violation of the rules of international law
"The houses of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation appeal to the United Nations, international parliamentary organizations and parliaments of foreign countries to condemn the military operation of NATO countries against Yugoslavia, to counter attempts to distort the historical truth about the tragic events of 1999 in the interests of the collective West, to take measures to bring the member states of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization to international legal responsibility for the aggression against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia," the appeal said.
TASS
The parliamentarians emphasized the importance of giving a fair assessment of the flagrant violation of the rules of international law
"The houses of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation appeal to the United Nations, international parliamentary organizations and parliaments of foreign countries to condemn the military operation of NATO countries against Yugoslavia, to counter attempts to distort the historical truth about the tragic events of 1999 in the interests of the collective West, to take measures to bring the member states of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization to international legal responsibility for the aggression against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia," the appeal said.
TASS
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21 марта в Посольстве состоялся литературно-поэтический вечер, посвященный А.С.Пушкину. Его гостями стали сотрудники дипмиссии, члены их семей и российские соотечественники, проживающие в Дакке.
В интерактивной форме ведущие изложили биографию поэта и основные этапы его творческого пути. Были прочитаны такие стихи, как "Талисман", "Я помню чудное мгновенье...", "Клеветникам России", "Пророк", исполнен романс "Цветок". Ученики школы при Посольстве разыграли спектакль по мотивам сказки о попе и работнике его Балде.
В интерактивной форме ведущие изложили биографию поэта и основные этапы его творческого пути. Были прочитаны такие стихи, как "Талисман", "Я помню чудное мгновенье...", "Клеветникам России", "Пророк", исполнен романс "Цветок". Ученики школы при Посольстве разыграли спектакль по мотивам сказки о попе и работнике его Балде.
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Forwarded from Russian MFA 🇷🇺
⚡️ Russian MFA Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova:
The Russian Foreign Ministry is receiving phone calls with condolences from ordinary citizens from all around the globe following the horrible tragedy at the Krokus City Hall venue in Moscow. They are expressing the strongest condemnation of this bloody terrorist attack, transpiring right before the eyes of the entire world.
As the Russian authorities have already stated, all efforts at the current moment are devoted to saving the people [still at the site of the attack].
❗️ The international community is obliged to condemn this horrendous crime!
The Russian Foreign Ministry is receiving phone calls with condolences from ordinary citizens from all around the globe following the horrible tragedy at the Krokus City Hall venue in Moscow. They are expressing the strongest condemnation of this bloody terrorist attack, transpiring right before the eyes of the entire world.
As the Russian authorities have already stated, all efforts at the current moment are devoted to saving the people [still at the site of the attack].
❗️ The international community is obliged to condemn this horrendous crime!
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Forwarded from Russian MFA 🇷🇺
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan:
💬 We strongly condemn the horrendous attack carried out at a concert hall in Moscow.
We express our deepest sympathies with the families of the victims. At this difficult hour, we stand in solidarity with the people and Government of the Russian Federation.
💬 We strongly condemn the horrendous attack carried out at a concert hall in Moscow.
We express our deepest sympathies with the families of the victims. At this difficult hour, we stand in solidarity with the people and Government of the Russian Federation.
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Forwarded from Russian MFA 🇷🇺
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye:
💬 It is with great sadness that we learned of the many deaths and injuries resulting from the attack on a concert hall in Moscow this evening (22 March).
We strongly condemn this heinous terrorist attack on innocent civilians.
We express our deepest condolences to the Russian people and the Russian government.
💬 It is with great sadness that we learned of the many deaths and injuries resulting from the attack on a concert hall in Moscow this evening (22 March).
We strongly condemn this heinous terrorist attack on innocent civilians.
We express our deepest condolences to the Russian people and the Russian government.
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Forwarded from Russian MFA 🇷🇺
⚡️ Russian MFA Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova:
💬 The White House has announced that it sees “no indication at this time that Ukraine, Ukrainians were involved” in the terrorist attack in Moscow.
On what basis are officials in Washington drawing any conclusions about who was involved during an unfolding tragedy? If the U.S. has or had credible information, it should have been shared with Russia immediately.
❗️ If no such information exists, the White House has NO RIGHT to absolve anyone.
Russia’s leaders have declared that the proper authorities will identify all those involved.
💬 The White House has announced that it sees “no indication at this time that Ukraine, Ukrainians were involved” in the terrorist attack in Moscow.
On what basis are officials in Washington drawing any conclusions about who was involved during an unfolding tragedy? If the U.S. has or had credible information, it should have been shared with Russia immediately.
❗️ If no such information exists, the White House has NO RIGHT to absolve anyone.
Russia’s leaders have declared that the proper authorities will identify all those involved.
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Forwarded from Russian MFA 🇷🇺
⚡️ Russian MFA Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova:
The Office of the UN Secretary-General said it “is saddened” by the reports of the shooting.
SADDENNED? SHOOTING? Did it break out at a shooting range or something?
❗️ People are using their last ounce of strength to share live images of the monstrous terrorist attack that doesn’t just “sadden” but evokes horror, shock, unequivocal condemnation, righteous anger and compassion for the victims.
The Office of the UN Secretary-General said it “is saddened” by the reports of the shooting.
SADDENNED? SHOOTING? Did it break out at a shooting range or something?
❗️ People are using their last ounce of strength to share live images of the monstrous terrorist attack that doesn’t just “sadden” but evokes horror, shock, unequivocal condemnation, righteous anger and compassion for the victims.
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соболезнования🙏🏻🙏🏻
решительно осуждаю чудовищный теракт в Москве. Наши мысли и молитвы с семьями жертв. Я солидарен с правительством и народом России в этот час скорби..
🕯️☦️ с уважением. Сайфул Хок. Бывший посол Бангладеш в России.
решительно осуждаю чудовищный теракт в Москве. Наши мысли и молитвы с семьями жертв. Я солидарен с правительством и народом России в этот час скорби..
🕯️☦️ с уважением. Сайфул Хок. Бывший посол Бангладеш в России.
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Forwarded from Geopolitics Prime
The full statement of the Investigative Committee of Russia on the terrorist attack at the Crocus concert hall:
▪️Investigation of the criminal case of the terrorist attack at the Crocus City concert hall continues.
▪️A team of investigators, criminologists and experts of the Investigative Committee of Russia continues to work at the site in accordance with the detailed plan of the criminal case investigation.
▪️An inspection of the premises of the concert hall and the collection of physical evidence are continuing, while emergency services are clearing the rubble. Video surveillance footage is being studied, and work with the victims has begun.
▪️ At this time, the death toll has been determined to be 93. The death toll will continue to rise. According to preliminary data, the causes of death were gunshot wounds and poisoning by combustion products.
▪️Preliminary results of the inspection of the premises of the concert hall indicate that the terrorists used automatic weapons in the attack, which were discovered and seized by the investigators of the Investigative Committee, along with the ammunition they left behind.
▪️As per physical evidence - ballistic, genetic and fingerprint forensics are being conducted.
▪️It has also been established that the terrorists used flammable liquid to set fire to the premises of the concert hall where spectators, including the wounded, were present.
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▪️Investigation of the criminal case of the terrorist attack at the Crocus City concert hall continues.
▪️A team of investigators, criminologists and experts of the Investigative Committee of Russia continues to work at the site in accordance with the detailed plan of the criminal case investigation.
▪️An inspection of the premises of the concert hall and the collection of physical evidence are continuing, while emergency services are clearing the rubble. Video surveillance footage is being studied, and work with the victims has begun.
▪️ At this time, the death toll has been determined to be 93. The death toll will continue to rise. According to preliminary data, the causes of death were gunshot wounds and poisoning by combustion products.
▪️Preliminary results of the inspection of the premises of the concert hall indicate that the terrorists used automatic weapons in the attack, which were discovered and seized by the investigators of the Investigative Committee, along with the ammunition they left behind.
▪️As per physical evidence - ballistic, genetic and fingerprint forensics are being conducted.
▪️It has also been established that the terrorists used flammable liquid to set fire to the premises of the concert hall where spectators, including the wounded, were present.
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