The Military-Industrial Complex (MIC) refers to the intricate and often symbiotic relationship between a nation's military establishment, its government, and the private defense industries that supply weapons and military technology. This concept, famously coined by U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower in his 1961 farewell address, highlights the potential for this powerful alliance to exert undue influence on public policy, defense spending, and international relations. It suggests a vested interest in maintaining high levels of military expenditure and, at times, in perpetuating conflict, as it benefits all parties involved.