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Lawmakers Slam NDAA for Favoring Defense Contractors' Profits

12/13/2025

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The final National Defense Authorization Act removed a provision allowing the military to repair its own equipment.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) criticized move as favoring defense contractors and raising costs.
Sen. Tim Sheehy raised concerns that the measure lacks enforcement and gives contractors control.
Government Accountability Office (GAO) warned limited access to technical data drives up sustainment costs.
Watchdogs urge the Pentagon to require better data access in future contracts.

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The final National Defense Authorization Act removed a provision allowing the military to repair its own equipment.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) criticized move as favoring defense contractors and raising costs.
Sen. Tim Sheehy raised concerns that the measure lacks enforcement and gives contractors control.
Government Accountability Office (GAO) warned limited access to technical data drives up sustainment costs.
Watchdogs urge the Pentagon to require better data access in future contracts.