Air, Space forces request over $24 billion for fiscal 2027 weapons sustainment programAfter U.S. missions like Operation Epic Fury, the department is seeking $24.8 billion for their Weapons System Sustainment program.By Cristina Stassis7 weeks ago
Pentagon creates regional partnerships to sustain gear far from homeThe Pentagon has signed off on a regional sustainment framework to maintain equipment forward in theaters around the world, starting with the Indo-Pacific.By Jen Judson23 months ago
Pentagon’s contracting speed lane sometimes no faster, says watchdogThe "middle-tier acquisition" pathway is running into some of the same issues affecting the Pentagon's regular contracting process, a report found.By Noah Robertson2 years ago
F-35 engine upgrade money could run out in months if budget not passedThe Pentagon has also paused negotiations on a performance-based logistics contract for the F-35 after cost and performance estimates underwhelmed.By Stephen Losey3 years ago
Pratt wins engine-work contract to keep aging B-52, AWACS flyingWith the Air Force planning to retire the AWACS and replace the B-52's current engines, the contract could last for the remainder of the TF33's life.By Stephen Losey3 years ago
GAO blasts contractor-led F-35 maintenance as costly, slowWithout key technical data from F-35 manufacturer Lockheed Martin, GAO said military maintainers can't fix some parts — or even learn how to fix them.By Stephen Losey3 years ago
