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 Judson10 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 Robertson11 months 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 Losey17 months 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 Losey18 months 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 Losey20 months ago
Predictive maintenance works. Why isn’t the military using it more?Officials estimate those initiatives have saved hundreds of millions of dollars, increased vehicle availability and cut time at work.By Rachel S. Cohen2 years ago
