Right to Repair

[Kirkhill]

Right to repair has come up in numerous threads - specifically wrt tanks, HIMARS and F35s.

It is a sovereignty issue but it is also a practical issue for the US forces preventing them from benefiting from 3D printers and field repairs.

It is also a major issue in the UxV field where the US procurement industry supporting the US forces can't compete on speed with the hacker communities supporting countries like Ukraine and others that don't respect US patent law.

US special operations leaders frustrated by inability to modify their own equipment

The military must wait for manufacturers to fix or upgrade equipment, leaving them with outdated capabilities as technology evolves quickly, they said.

www.militarytimes.com

Western UAVs prove ineffective in Ukraine — media

Experts noted that US-made Switchblade UAVs, previously regarded as "essential kit" during combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, are now incapable of dealing with Russian electronic warfare systems

tass.com

Ukrainian Troops Criticize Western Drone Quality

Ukrainian troops question the effectiveness of Western-supplied drones, citing electronic warfare challenges and failed attempts to cross the front line.

voennoedelo.com

Why The US Can’t Adopt Ukraine’s Innovative Approach To Unmanned Warfare Systems

It is widely accepted that drones have changed the conduct of modern war dramatically. The war in Ukraine, in particular, is driving the rapid evolution of drone technology. Evidence of how far thi…

www.techdirt.com

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Laws need to adapt to the situation.