Warren Pushing Defense Industry for Right-to-Repair

Senator Elizabeth Warren is advocating for military right-to-repair laws, urging the defense industry to stop opposing them. She accused the National Defense Industrial Association of hindering efforts to let the Pentagon fix its own equipment more easily. Currently, the government relies on expensive contractors for repairs, but right-to-repair could save time and money by allowing trained military personnel to make spare parts using 3D printers. Senator Warrens intervention comes as congressional negotiators combine different versions of the defense bill, which includes rules requiring defense contractors to share technical information for repairs. These provisions could save billions of dollars and make the military more ready for action, with support from both Democrats and Republicans, military veterans, and small businesses. The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.