Militarization of Civilian Economy: Corporates Make Profits from America's Wars http://en.m4.cn/2011/09/22/the-militarization-of-civilian-economy-which-corporates-make-profits-from-americas-wars/

Giant weapon makers are not the only ones cashing in on US wars. Unbeknownst to the public, the companies behind some the most familiar household name brands constitute the backbone of what has mushroomed into a military-corporate complex of "civilian" firms, which rake in huge profits while helping the Pentagon to carry out its wars and foreign occupations. Unsurprisingly, at least five of these companies have seen their contracts with the Defense Department skyrocket since 9/11.