military-industrial complex
noun
: an informal alliance of the military and related government departments with defense industries that is held to influence government policy
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“Military-industrial complex.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/military-industrial%20complex. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.
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