Pentagon's lack of right-to-repair allows defense contractors to overcharge and delay maintenance, critics say

Summary

The article examines how the U.S. military's lack of a "right to repair" forces the Pentagon to rely on defense contractors for equipment maintenance, leading to price-gouging, repair delays, and reduced combat readiness. Critics argue that defense contracts prevent the military from fixing its own gear, allowing contractors to charge exorbitant fees for simple repairs and make decisions that undermine warfighter readiness. The piece advocates for right-to-repair rules to end what it describes as a contractor "racket."