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Army Taking ‘More Refined’ Approach On Push For Right To Repair Reforms, Obadal Says

Army Taking ‘More Refined’ Approach On Push For Right To Repair Reforms, Obadal Says
Mike Obadal, under secretary of the Army, visits the 4th Infantry Division during Ivy Sting 5 for a demonstration of Next-Generation Command and Control capabilities, March 11, 2026, on Fort Carson, Colorado. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. William Rogers)

After lawmakers decided against including major “right to repair” reforms in the latest defense policy bill, a senior Army official has said the service is continuing its push for authorities that would allow greater ability to repair its own equipment while taking a “more refined” approach with Congress.  “We're working with Congress to get more refined on right to repair. To me, we have to be very narrow on what we’re asking for,” Army Under Secretary Michael Obadal said at…

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