What's so wrong about a green arms manufacturer?

James S Murray
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It is easy for pacifists to condemn the development of an fuel efficient tank, but there is no reason why the defence industry should not embrace green technologies

The news that BAE has demonstrated the first hybrid-engine tank is likely to spark a predictable response from the green movement as commentators rush to point out the irony of trying to help save the...

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