Who is actually making the most money from this war (it isn’t the countries fighting) #infopod #extendednews
Who is actually making the most money from this war (it isn’t the countries fighting). This is actually one of the most interesting — and least talked about — aspects of any war . The countries fighting usually lose money , sometimes enormous amounts. But certain industries and states often profit financially or strategically . Here are the main groups that tend to benefit. Defence and weapons manufacturers The biggest financial beneficiaries are usually arms companies . For example, companies that produce missile defence systems, interceptors, and aircraft immediately see demand surge during conflicts. Major examples include companies such as: Lockheed Martin Raytheon Technologies Northrop Grumman BAE Systems Missile defence systems like Patriot interceptors can cost $3–4 million per missile . When large numbers are used, orders to replenish stockpiles quickly follow. Wars often create multi-year production contracts . Energy producers Energy exporters can ...