# Military Sales on The No Agenda Show Military Sales comes up in 9 chapters across 9 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from September 2011 to November 2017. - **Chapters:** 9 - **Episodes:** 9 - **Discussed:** September 2011 – November 2017 - **Related topics:** [Arms Sales](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arms-sales.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Pentagon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pentagon.md), [Saudi Arabia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/saudi-arabia.md), [South Korea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/south-korea.md), [Abu Dhabi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abu-dhabi.md), [Airstrikes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airstrikes.md), [Deep State](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deep-state.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Drones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drones.md) ## Chapters 1–9 of 9 ### Trump-King Salman Phone Call, Aramco IPO, Military Sales - **Episode:** [979: Donna Gate](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/979-donna-gate.md) - **Published:** 2017-11-05 - **Time:** 2:15:19–2:19:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/979-donna-gate/chapter/trump-king-salman-phone-call-aramco-ipo-military-sales.md President Trump spoke with King Salman, commending the anti-terror efforts and discussing the $15 billion purchase of the THAAD missile defense system. Trump explicitly asked the King to consider listing Saudi Aramco, a trillion-dollar oil company, on an American stock exchange. The hosts suggest the recent missile attack may have served as a "sales job" to justify further military investments and the US listing. Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [king salman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/king-salman.md), [saudi aramco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/saudi-aramco.md), [thaad](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thaad.md), stock exchange, [military sales](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-sales.md) ### Military Industrial Complex Listenership Claims - **Episode:** [964: 6th Mass Extinction](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/964-6th-mass-extinction.md) - **Published:** 2017-09-14 - **Time:** 1:23:52–1:25:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/964-6th-mass-extinction/chapter/military-industrial-complex-listenership-claims.md A letter from a producer claims that employees at major defense contractors like General Dynamics listen to No Agenda to gauge mainstream media awareness of global weapons contracts. The writer suggests that arms dealers enjoy hearing their deals mentioned on the show as a form of ego validation. The hosts invite more "deep state" insiders to provide information on international military sales. Keywords: [general dynamics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/general-dynamics.md), [arms sales](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arms-sales.md), [deep state](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deep-state.md), [saudi arabia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/saudi-arabia.md), military contracts ### Global Arms Sales, Obama Administration Records - **Episode:** [711: Facebook Thuggin'](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/711-facebook-thuggin.md) - **Published:** 2015-04-09 - **Time:** 1:43:43–1:47:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/711-facebook-thuggin/chapter/global-arms-sales-obama-administration-records.md The Obama administration has overseen $169 billion in military hardware sales in five years, surpassing the eight-year total of the George W. Bush administration. These weapons are being utilized in conflicts across the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia's bombing campaign in Yemen. Keywords: [arms sales](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arms-sales.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [saudi arabia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/saudi-arabia.md), [yemen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yemen.md), [military aid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-aid.md) ### Obama Visit to India, Military Modernization Sales - **Episode:** [691: Ten Minute Timer](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/691-ten-minute-timer.md) - **Published:** 2015-01-29 - **Time:** 2:19:17–2:22:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/691-ten-minute-timer/chapter/obama-visit-to-india-military-modernization-sales.md President Obama's trip to India is framed as a high-level sales mission to support Prime Minister Narendra Modi's military modernization efforts. The "peace through strength" doctrine adopted by Modi involves significant technological and weaponry upgrades. The segment notes that Obama is acting as a "top sales guy" to compete with Russian influence in the region. Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [narendra modi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/narendra-modi.md), [india](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/india.md), [military sales](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-sales.md), peace through strength ### Military Industrial Complex, South Korea Defense Sales - **Episode:** [680: Sir Thomas Nussbaum presents](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/680-sir-thomas-nussbaum-presents.md) - **Published:** 2014-12-21 - **Time:** 15:06–19:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/680-sir-thomas-nussbaum-presents/chapter/military-industrial-complex-south-korea-defense-sales.md The role of the U.S. President is characterized as the CEO of the military-industrial complex, responsible for facilitating international weapons deals. By framing North Korea as a persistent threat, the U.S. government justifies the sale of defense systems to allies like South Korea and Japan. This geopolitical strategy is compared to Vladimir Putin's role in securing nuclear reactor contracts for Russia in markets like India. Keywords: [south korea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/south-korea.md), [military industrial complex](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-industrial-complex.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), [weapons sales](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/weapons-sales.md) ### ISIL Oil Revenue, Tomahawk Missile Sales - **Episode:** [655: Network of Death](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/655-network-of-death.md) - **Published:** 2014-09-25 - **Time:** 19:18–22:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/655-network-of-death/chapter/isil-oil-revenue-tomahawk-missile-sales.md Reports suggest ISIL generates millions of dollars daily from oil sales, yet Western forces appear focused on expensive missile strikes rather than disrupting the financial infrastructure. The hosts suggest the conflict serves as a field test and marketing opportunity for Raytheon to sell Tomahawk missiles and F-22 Raptors to international allies. Keywords: [isil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isil.md), oil sales, [raytheon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/raytheon.md), [tomahawk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tomahawk.md), [military-industrial complex](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-industrial-complex.md) ### French Airstrikes in Iraq, Dassault Rafale Sales Pitch - **Episode:** [654: Q-Burn](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/654-q-burn.md) - **Published:** 2014-09-21 - **Time:** 2:18:39–2:21:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/654-q-burn/chapter/french-airstrikes-in-iraq-dassault-rafale-sales-pitch.md The hosts analyze France's first airstrikes against Islamic State targets in Iraq. They argue the high-quality video released by the French military is essentially a "sales pitch" for the Dassault Rafale fighter jet. They suggest France is eager to demonstrate the jet's combat effectiveness to potential Middle Eastern buyers after years of struggling to export the aircraft. Keywords: [france](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france.md), rafale, dassault, [iraq](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iraq.md), [airstrikes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airstrikes.md), [military sales](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-sales.md), [abu dhabi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abu-dhabi.md) ### Iraqi Security Forces, Billion Dollar Arms Sales - **Episode:** [627: Scam Celebrities](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/627-scam-celebrities.md) - **Published:** 2014-06-19 - **Time:** 58:05–1:01:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/627-scam-celebrities/chapter/iraqi-security-forces-billion-dollar-arms-sales.md The US has spent over $20 billion training Iraqi security forces, yet morale remains low and units are failing to replenish losses. In May 2014, the Pentagon notified Congress of a $1 billion sale of warplanes and surveillance equipment to Iraq, specifically to protect oil infrastructure. This suggests the military-industrial complex anticipated the current crisis and moved to profit from it through hardware sales and consulting contracts. Keywords: iraqi security forces, [pentagon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pentagon.md), [arms sales](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arms-sales.md), [surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md), oil infrastructure, [military training](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-training.md) ### South Korea Drone Deal, Defense Industry and AOL - **Episode:** [343: ZomBin Laden](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/343-zombin-laden.md) - **Published:** 2011-09-29 - **Time:** 1:00:24–1:01:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/343-zombin-laden/chapter/south-korea-drone-deal-defense-industry-and-aol.md The Pentagon is negotiating a drone sale to South Korea, with the price reportedly escalating from $500 million to $900 million. 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