Armored vehicles and Patriots sent to Ukraine without solid sustainment plan, says Pentagon IG

Armored vehicles and Patriots sent to Ukraine without solid sustainment plan, says Pentagon IG
Armored vehicles and Patriots sent to Ukraine without solid sustainment plan, says Pentagon IG

“We’re certainly aware that we could be doing more, but we’ve been saying from the beginning that we need to make sure that the Ukrainians have every tool available to them to maintain these systems,” Pentagon Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said today.

Telemaintenance and stockpiles: Army Materiel Command takes its own lessons from Ukraine

Telemaintenance and stockpiles: Army Materiel Command takes its own lessons from Ukraine
Telemaintenance and stockpiles: Army Materiel Command takes its own lessons from Ukraine

“Think about Ukraine as an island… we are not allowed to cross the border,” Army Materiel Command’s deputy Lt. Gen. Christopher Mohan told Breaking Defense.

As Abrams tanks get ready for Ukraine, telemaintenance lessons could apply to Pacific

As Abrams tanks get ready for Ukraine, telemaintenance lessons could apply to Pacific
As Abrams tanks get ready for Ukraine, telemaintenance lessons could apply to Pacific

“If it requires contractors or back support in person, even if it’s government, that’s less desirable because you have their lives to worry about,” said Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment Bill LaPlante.