# Arms Industry on The No Agenda Show Arms Industry comes up in 5 chapters across 5 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from October 2018 to July 2023. - **Chapters:** 5 - **Episodes:** 5 - **Discussed:** October 2018 – July 2023 - **Related topics:** [European Union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Nato](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nato.md), [Arms Deal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arms-deal.md), [Arms Dealing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arms-dealing.md), [Cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [Claire Daly](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/claire-daly.md), [Clare Daly](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clare-daly.md), [Czech Republic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/czech-republic.md), [Defense Industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/defense-industry.md) ## Chapters 1–5 of 5 ### Claire Daly Criticizes EU War Economy - **Episode:** [1574: X-Ray Specs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1574-x-ray-specs.md) - **Published:** 2023-07-20 - **Time:** 1:13:05–1:16:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1574-x-ray-specs/chapter/claire-daly-criticizes-eu-war-economy.md European Parliament member Claire Daly delivered a scathing speech criticizing the EU's "ASAP" bill, which she claims prioritizes the arms industry over social needs. Daly argued that the legislation effectively turns Europe into a "war economy" and launders public money into the pockets of global weapons manufacturers. She accused the EU of escalating the conflict in Ukraine rather than pursuing diplomatic peace. Keywords: [claire daly](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/claire-daly.md), [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), asap bill, [arms industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arms-industry.md), ukraine peace ### CIA Arms Dealing Allegations and Trump-DeSantis Ukraine Policy - **Episode:** [1565: CL0P](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1565-cl0p.md) - **Published:** 2023-06-19 - **Time:** 1:54:07–1:57:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1565-cl0p/chapter/cia-arms-dealing-allegations-and-trump-desantis-ukraine-policy.md The hosts speculate on the role of the CIA in managing the billions of dollars in military aid sent to Ukraine, suggesting it may function as a gray market arms operation. The segment also touches on Zelensky's invitation to Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis to visit Ukraine following their skeptical comments on U.S. support. Keywords: [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [arms dealing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arms-dealing.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [ron desantis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ron-desantis.md), [military-industrial complex](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-industrial-complex.md) ### Clare Daly on War Economy, EU Army Development - **Episode:** [1554: The Verger](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1554-the-verger.md) - **Published:** 2023-05-11 - **Time:** 2:45:21–2:50:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1554-the-verger/chapter/clare-daly-on-war-economy-eu-army-development.md Irish MEP Clare Daly delivers a speech in the European Parliament criticizing the transition to a "war economy" that benefits the global arms industry at the expense of European citizens. She also warns about the creation of a "rapid deployment" EU force, which she argues is a de facto EU army despite previous promises to the contrary. The hosts praise Daly for her consistency in opposing the military-industrial complex. Keywords: [clare daly](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clare-daly.md), [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), [war economy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/war-economy.md), [arms industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arms-industry.md), [nato](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nato.md), [ireland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ireland.md) ### Eastern European Arms Industry Booms Amid Ukraine Conflict - **Episode:** [1507: Leaky Labs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1507-leaky-labs.md) - **Published:** 2022-11-27 - **Time:** 1:21:35–1:24:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1507-leaky-labs/chapter/eastern-european-arms-industry-booms-amid-ukraine-conflict.md The arms industry in Poland and the Czech Republic is experiencing record growth, with production levels reaching heights not seen since the Cold War. Polish state-owned firm PGZ is doubling its investment to meet demand for mortars, drones, and ammunition for Ukraine. Czech officials noted that the conflict has provided a unique opportunity to partner with major global defense contractors and modernize their technology. Keywords: [poland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/poland.md), [czech republic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/czech-republic.md), pgz, [arms industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arms-industry.md), [raytheon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/raytheon.md), [nato](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nato.md) ### Saudi Arms Deal and Geopolitical Consequences - **Episode:** [1078: Demonation](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1078-demonation.md) - **Published:** 2018-10-18 - **Time:** 25:52–29:33 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1078-demonation/chapter/saudi-arms-deal-and-geopolitical-consequences.md The $400 billion arms deal between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia is identified as a primary target for those seeking to disrupt the alliance. President Trump has resisted calls to cancel the deal, citing the economic benefits and the likelihood that Saudi Arabia would simply purchase weapons from Russia or the EU instead. The geopolitical fallout involves regional containment of Iran and the upcoming "Davos in the Desert" investment summit. Keywords: [arms deal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arms-deal.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), [defense industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/defense-industry.md) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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