Tinker and the Primes brings Air Force, industry together to sustain 'arsenal of freedom'

The Tinker Air Force Base hosted a conference focused on addressing challenges within the defense industrial base and ensuring fleet sustainment. The event emphasized multiyear contracting initiatives designed to bolster critical capabilities. Specifically, discussions centered around forward depot-level repair capacities aimed at accelerating aircraft maintenance turnaround times. Furthermore, aggressive local workforce training programs were highlighted as key components of maintaining combat airpower readiness. Representatives from industry collaborated with the Air Force to strengthen this ‘arsenal of freedom’ initiative.