This AI is so technologically obsessed that it will look pretty alien to those who refused the breaking down and dismantling of their previous hundreds or thousands of years old "Authentic" Intelligence based culture during the 21st century transition decades that precluded the so called AI becoming able to "build" something. (?)

They already control the world wide information space by a stretch, so that's job well done, asset Elop.
Let them have some toys for inspiration of Hollywood movies deliver democracy where people still don't shoot back.

As long as "they", whoever is the USA and their army think this waste of money is gaining them plenty of money and control then why would they ever stop? If "patriots" continue to work in arms factories?

Blowing these things up is not considered harmful to the planet but if they must they will replace it by "green" version or using another excuse as long as it sells.

Besides, not sure if true or a ruse but did you hear this or that classic weapon platform, tank or missile is short in supply, not able to produce in qties required for peer army war or even match the threats proclaimed in the propaganda. So the direct waste of resources is limited, only the paper digital money it costs is huge?