The government is not a business, it's "investments" do not have to "break-even" in raw financial terms. Maintaining supply chain diversity is critical for nat

The government is not a business, it's "investments" do not have to "break-even" in raw financial terms. Maintaining supply chain diversity is critical for national security. The US Military does not want to be dependent on foreign manufacturers for its equipment. Furthermore the business and employees will be paying sales and property taxes, in addition to federal income tax, and will have 2nd & 3rd order effects from their spending.