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Senators press Navy to secure repair rights, reduce contractor dependence
Summary
Senators pressed the Navy on so‑called 'right to repair' and technical data rights after examples where sailors and Marines could not fix equipment without contractor support; Secretary Phelan expressed support for securing repair rights.
Senators told Navy leaders that contractual limits on organic repair capacity increase costs and reduce readiness, and they asked whether the department will secure technical data and repair rights so sailors, Marines and Navy shipyard personnel can fix equipment without contractor travel delays.
Senator Elizabeth Warren described cases in which Marines or sailors waited months for contractor repairs, and cited a GAO estimate that…
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