U.S. Army Revisits Right-to-Repair Legislation
美國陸軍重新審視維修權法案
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美國陸軍目前正在推動「維修權」法案，這項運動旨在獲得自主維護裝備的權限，而無須過度依賴國防承攬商。
Army is currently pushing for "Right-to-Repair" legislation, a movement aimed at gaining the authority to maintain its own equipment without heavy reliance on defense contractors.
從歷史來看，軍方一直依賴主承攬商進行維修，這個過程往往效率低落且費用極其昂貴。
For instance, reports noted that a Black Hawk helicopter control knob priced at $47,000 by a contractor could potentially be produced for just $15.
這種財務低效，加上零件等候時間過長，直接威脅到軍事戰備能力。
The "Servicemember Right-to-Repair Act," proposed by Rep.
包括陸軍部長丹·德里斯科 (Dan Driscoll) 在內的支持者認為，這種轉變對於擺脫限制性的「鎖定」行為至關重要。
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, seeks to mandate that manufacturers provide the Department of Defense with essential repair materials and technical data.
通過利用 3D 列印 (3D printing) 等技術，並賦予士兵內部維護的能力，陸軍旨在提升其技術專業知識和作戰速度。
Supporters, including Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, argue that this shift is necessary to break free from restrictive "lock-in" practices.
隨著這項計畫逐漸納入 2026 財政年度國防授權法案 (Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act)，軍方正越來越重視自主性，而非大型國防工業合作夥伴那種以高額利潤為導向的模式。
By utilizing technologies like 3D printing and empowering soldiers to perform in-house maintenance, the Army aims to enhance its technical expertise and operational speed.
As this initiative moves toward inclusion in the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, the military is increasingly prioritizing self-reliance over the high profit-driven models of large defense industrial partners.
