DoD not allowed to fix most of its own stuff. Guess who's cashing in?

DoD not allowed to fix most of its own stuff. Guess who's cashing in?

Because defense contracts often prevent the military from repairing its own equipment, critics say weapons companies are price-gouging the Pentagon at every turn.As experts and observers tell RS, the military’s lack of a “right to repair” doesn't just allow defense contractors to charge thousands of dollars, for fixes that could be done for free or very cheaply. Rather, the Pentagon’s dependence on weapons makers for maintenance undermines military readiness. Namely, contractors’ extensive repai...

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