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financialpost.compolitics17 days ago
Canada Pauses $800 Million Griffon Helicopter Upgrade While Keeping Separate $2.2 Billion Sustainment Contract Active
The federal government has halted work on the CH-146 Griffon life-extension contract to reassess scope amid rising costs and technical issues. Bell Textron and Defence Department officials confirmed the pause and ongoing talks to refine upgrades.
The War Zonepolitics38 days ago
Congress Adds Amendment to Defense Bill to Extend A-10 Operations Past 2030
An amendment to the House version of the National Defense Authorization Act directs the Air Force to maintain A-10 training, testing, and sustainment through the planned retirement date. The measure also calls for a report on recent combat use and modernization options.
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citizen.co.zafinance51 days ago
U.S. Approves $108 Million Package to Sustain Ukraine HAWK Air Defense Systems
The State Department cleared a sustainment sale for existing U.S.-designed HAWK missile systems already in Ukrainian service. The package covers spare parts, software support, and contractor services but does not include new launchers.
ibtimes.co.ukworld56 days ago
Survivors Say U.S. Unit Requested More Medical Support Before Iranian Drone Strike in Kuwait
Soldiers from the 103rd Sustainment Command told CBS News they asked for additional medical personnel and supplies weeks before an Iranian drone attack killed six U.S. troops at a Kuwaiti port facility. Survivors described limited on-site medical resources and disputed Pentagon s…
Defense Newsfinance61 days ago
U.S. Army Gen. Xavier Brunson Speaks on Sustainment and Allied Cooperation at 2026 LANPAC Symposium
Gen. Xavier Brunson delivered the opening keynote at the 2026 Land Forces Pacific Symposium in Honolulu on May 12, stressing that military strength, industrial sustainability and allied collaboration form a "true fortress" in the Indo-Pacific.
interestingengineering.comworld61 days ago
Sustainment Strategies Support Marine Corps Vehicle Readiness
The Marine Corps maintains readiness through sustainment of its existing vehicle fleet including the MTVR Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement. Service-life upgrades and safety enhancements are part of the approach. Officials discussed these strategies at the Modern Day Marine eve…
Benzingafinance62 days ago
Warren, Army Secretary Back 'Warrior Right to Repair Act' During Senate Hearing on Black Hawk Sustainment Costs
Sen. Elizabeth Warren cited a navigational knob on Black Hawk helicopters during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing to illustrate repair restrictions imposed by defense contractors. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll agreed the practice reduces readiness and costs taxpayers billi…
thegatewaypundit.compolitics68 days agoSourced
Melania Trump Honors Mothers of 103rd Sustainment Command Fallen
First Lady Melania Trump held a White House tribute to military mothers on May 6 2026. The ceremony centered on families of service members from the 103rd Sustainment Command killed on March 1.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld96 days ago
CBS Report Cites Survivors on Details of Iranian Attack in Kuwait Killing Six US Servicemembers
A CBS report, based on accounts from survivors, describes an Iranian attack in Kuwait that resulted in the deaths of six US Army servicemembers from the 103rd Sustainment Command. The report states that official details of the strike have been misrepresented by the Department of…
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