[superturkey650]

Isn’t that what government grants essentially already are?

[gmueckl]

In the US, maybe. But other countries don't need to launder research money through their defense budgets.

[Loughla]

How is it laundering if the research has an explicit use for the military? I'm confused on your point.

[dinkumthinkum]

Many such countries have their defense subsidized by the US.