The top 10 defense companies control over $400 billion in annual revenue. That’s more than the entire movie, music, and video game industries combined. Think about that.
They are mirrors of global power. When a country builds a new tank or ship, it’s sending a message. It says, “We are strong. We are capable. We have cool stuff.”
Next time you see a military jet fly overhead, remember: Behind that roar is a team of engineers, a pile of cash, and a company that sells protection in metal form. It’s a bizarre, brilliant, and slightly scary industry. But it’s never, ever boring.
Final thought: If you ever get a chance to visit an air show, go. Watch an F-35 do a vertical landing. Watch a B-2 bomber fly silently. Then realize—each one of these machines cost more than a thousand houses. And they’re only available if you can afford to play. Fun, right?
