Readiness Through Repair: How the US Military is Strengthening Capabilities with Right to Repair

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In the high-stakes world of defence, mission readiness is everything. A single malfunction can ground fleets, stall strategies and cost millions. But what if the key to stronger equipment resilience isn’t in buying new, but in developing strategies to repair what we already have? That’s the powerful mindset shift now underway in the United States military. In April 2024, the Secretary of the Army announced plans to embed Right-to-Repair (R2R) provisions into all new and existing Army contracts. This marks a pivotal moment that recognises when the ability to repair is limited by manufacturer restrictions, readiness, efficiency, and safety are compromised.

How the global defence sector uses Repair, Don’t Waste to achieve astounding results

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Throughout the years, Repair, Don’t Waste has built a strong relationship with the global defence sector by facilitating the repair of incredibly valuable assets in numerous settings. Such projects have included collaborations with the UK MoD, the Hellenic Airforce, and the Saudi Navy, but the partnership developed with the U.S Army has undoubtably yielded one of the most impressive single repair results that Repair, Don’t Waste have seen so far.