The Korea Times
The U.S. military is moving to expand the repair and maintenance of its equipment in Korea, leveraging the country’s advanced defense industry as part of a broader effort to strengthen logistics support on the Korean Peninsula. Gen. Xavier Brunson, commander of United States Forces Korea, raised the idea during a recent congressional hearing, saying, “Our continued emphasis on things like a regional sustainment hub, because of the importance of sustainment to the region.” He also noted that sustaining combat power remains essential to maintaining readiness in a contested environment. His remarks brought renewed attention to the concept of a Regional Sustainment Hub, which is aimed at reinforcing maintenance and logistics capabilities across the region. Brunson also addressed the issue in a written testimony submitted to Congress, where he outlined a plan to make greater use of Korea’s industrial base. He wrote that the effort would involve “leveraging the ROK industrial base to support maintenance, repair, and overhaul,” signaling a shift toward conducting more repair work clo
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