Service Official Cites Readiness Concerns Amid Modernization Push

The US Army is facing significant readiness challenges, with problems in major weapons systems and magazine depth, according to Undersecretary Michael Obadal. To address these issues, the Army is turning to industry for help, with a focus on public-private partnerships and collaborative approaches to modernization. The service is also working on ‘right to repair’ legislation, which would allow it to own portions of a vendor’s intellectual property and fix equipment in the field. This effort is part of a broader push to build a more resilient industrial base, as reported by Breaking Defense.