Are turn-based tactics games OK? That is more or less what you are asking for, I'm afraid; a TBS without the strategy is more or less a TBT (tactics) game.
the only thing that comes to mind immediately is this older game called Shattered Union. It's basically a modern-day Civil War, complete with tanks, planes, troops, and so forth. The US is broken up into like five territories: The pacific states form like a California Commonwealth, the midwest forms something, the South forms such and such, and so on.
It's a great game, but not a lot of people played it, unfortunately. I would love to see a modern sequel. There is a tiny bit of economy, but it is very, very, very simple: the bulk of the game consists of collecting cash, selecting units, then deploying them.
There's also Star Hammer: The Vanguard Prophecy. It's a spaceship-focused turn-based tactics game. There's not a whole lot to it other than really deep strategy. There might be a little bit of micromanagement, but that's it. Great game, lot's of fun. I believe there is also a standalone Battlestar Galactica version of the game as well.
Wartile just came out; have not played it yet, but it looks really good, very interesting presentation. AFAIK there is little to no micromanagement, but like I said I did not play it yet. Vikings rawr!
Ummmm if you are OK with western-themed games, Hard West is a brilliant turn-based tactics game. Again, tiny bit of micromanagement as far as equipping your characters (that's more of an RPG mechanic, though, that a TBS mechanic), but for the most part it plays like a Western movie meets XCOM combat. Pretty fun, good story, nice gameplay.
Sorry I know the above might not be exactly what you are looking for, but it should be close enough.
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