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Why Tool-First Approaches May Not Yield Desired Readiness Gains
The effective application of artificial intelligence in aircraft sustainment requires a robust enterprise and high-quality data, rather than simply dropping AI tools into maintenance departments. As argued by Robbin Laird, a digital thread and performance-based logistics are essential for AI to deliver meaningful improvements in aircraft availability. The experience of Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, and the CH-53K program serves as a case study for this approach, highlighting the importance of good data and an enterprise built to act on insights. This article was first reported by Defense.info.