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military-industrial complex

/ˈmɪlɪteri ɪnˈdʌstriəl ˈkɒmpleks/

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/ˈmɪlɪteri ɪnˈdʌstriəl ˈkɒmpleks/C1formalpolitical
  • ruТермин, обозначающий тесные симбиотические отношения между вооруженными силами страны и оборонной промышленностью, которая их снабжает, часто подразумевающий чрезмерное влияние этого альянса на государственную политику и экономику.

A term referring to the close, symbiotic relationship between a nation's armed forces and the defense industry that supplies them, often implying excessive influence of this alliance on government policy and economy.

  1. Political and economic conceptC1formal

    The informal alliance between a nation's military and the defense industry that supplies it, often seen as influencing government policy.

    ruВоенно-промышленный комплекс

    • President Eisenhower warned about the influence of the military-industrial complex in his farewell address.
    • Critics argue that the military-industrial complex prioritizes profit over peace.
    • The military-industrial complex plays a significant role in shaping national defense budgets.