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Senators press Transcom on C-5 readiness; support ‘right to repair’ to reduce mission-capability shortfalls
Summary
Senators questioned U.S. Transportation Command on C-5 Super Galaxy mission-capable rates and discussed congressional efforts to ensure DOD can repair or reverse-engineer parts when contractors restrict technical data.
Lawmakers pressed Transcom on the readiness of the C-5 strategic airlifter and discussed legislative efforts to give the military greater repair authority for critical parts.
Why it matters: The C-5 is a major strategic transport asset; low mission-capable rates reduce available lift for deployments and surge operations.
Senator Elizabeth Warren told the committee that the C-5 flew its…
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