I don’t understand, why does the government of US has to give support for privat...

ozgrakkurt on March 9, 2025 | parent | context | favorite | on: US Ends Support For Ukrainian F-16s

I don’t understand, why does the government of US has to give support for privately manufactured weapons. The company that sells the weapons should do that right?

Also what does US gain if all countries are using f16?

rad_gruchalski on March 9, 2025 [–]

1. ITAR, 2. They get money.