Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment

On Monday, 28 July 2025, Mr. Patrick Kumashiro, OUSD(A&S) Senior Advisor for F-35 Sustainment and representatives from the F-35 JPO, EUCOM, and the Office of the Secretary of Defense had a productive bilateral engagement with the UK Ministry of Defense, the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, the UK Department for Business and Trade, and His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs to discuss key sustainment and interoperability requirements across the F-35 enterprise. Many thanks to our UK partners for hosting the U.S. delegation and organizing key interagency stakeholders to support shared sustainment objectives.

Ms. Lisa Smith, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (DASD) for Product Support (PS), was honored to visit Hanwha Aerospace’s Changwon facility on 23 July 2025. DASD(PS) Lisa P. Smith conducted an industry engagement to examine sustainment solutions for regional aviation assets under DoD’s Regional Sustainment Framework (RSF) initiative. DASD(PS) Smith visited the Republic of Korea to participate in the 57th U.S.-ROK Logistics Cooperation Committee (LCC) Meeting which she Co-Chairs with Director General Gabsu Lee of the ROK Ministry of National Defense Logistics Management Bureau. During her week-long visit, DASD(PS) Smith had the opportunity to visit with multiple ROK private industry companies to seek maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) opportunities for shared U.S. and ROK assets. Hanwha briefed DASD(PS) Smith and accompanying DoD service representatives on the company’s capacity for aircraft engine production, rotary aircraft MRO, and advanced smart diagnostics and predictive logistics technologies. Her visit highlighted the growing importance of trusted, in-region sustainment partnerships as the U.S. Department of Defense advances its logistics posture in the Indo-Pacific. During the tour, DASD(PS) Smith was introduced to Hanwha’s end-to-end engine MRO capabilities—including test cells, digital maintenance infrastructure, and our smart factory purpose-built for advanced fighter engines. We also shared our decades-long experience supporting platforms jointly operated by U.S. and Korean forces. DASD(PS)Smith appreciated the valuable dialogue and looks forward to continuing close collaboration to enhance Regional Sustainment capabilities and advance U.S. and allied readiness. #HanwhaAerospace #DASD #ProductSupport #DefenseSustainment #MRO #RSF #IndoPacific #AlliedReadiness #SmartManufacturing #USKoreaAlliance

The new DoD Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) Guidebook is now published! DoD operates within a vast global framework, utilizing national and international supply chains to develop and maintain critical weapon systems, products, and services. Ensuring the security and resiliency of these supply chains is crucial for preserving the operational effectiveness and lethality of our forces. By protecting against disruptions and vulnerabilities, especially those from adversarial nations, we can maintain the strength and effectiveness of our military. But how do Program Managers and others find and address risks within their supply chains? ODASD(Log), in coordination with the Defense Acquisition University (DAU), published a DoD Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) Guidebook. The new guidebook, posted at https://lnkd.in/dug6xkjs, provides an overview of recommended roles, best practices, and strategies for managing supply chain risk, aligning with the existing program risk management framework outlined in the DoD Risk, Issue, and Opportunity (RIO) Management Guide.

Strengthening Regional Sustainment in CENTCOM  From June 1–3, 2025, in partnership with USCENTCOM’s J4, US Air Force A4, the Air Force Sustainment Cetner, Theater Support Maintenance Group (TSMG), Mr. Joseph Brooks, Executive Director for Regional Sustainment, and Mr. Chris Martinez, RSF Chief -CENTCOM, conducted a strategic maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) site visit to the Advanced Military Maintenance Repair and Overhaul Center (AMMROC) in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The visit assessed the feasibility of integrating AMMROC into the Global Enterprise Network for Universal Sustainment (GENUS) CENTCOM repair program—focusing on UH-60 and C-130 platforms. AMMROC’s history of partnership with US OEMs combined with its modern facilities make it a potential RSF site to enhance aircraft preparedness for both US and Allied partners in the CENTCOM AoR. #DefenseLogistics #RSF #CENTCOM #GENUS #MRO #Sustainment #AviationPreparedness #Partnerships #GlobalLogistics

On Monday, Acting ASD for Sustainment, Mr. Morani, delivered his inspiring "Success in Sustainment" remarks during his final Townhall. He also presented coins to team members who went above and beyond in their duties, recognizing their exceptional service. We are grateful for his leadership and the dedication of our outstanding workforce. Thank you to everyone who attended and congratulations to the awardees!

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the premier sustainment event of the year: the Annual OSD Product Support Manager (PSM) Workshop, proudly sponsored by the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment. WHEN: 0730 Tuesday, August 5 – 1600 Thursday, August 7 WHERE: Gen. Jacob E. Smart Conference Center 1359 Arkansas Road, Joint Base Andrews, MD 20762 THEME: “Empowering a Globally Connected, Resilient, Defense Ecosystem” What’s in Store: Get ready for three packed days of insight, strategy, and collaboration: • Regional sustainment perspectives from COCOMs • International initiatives and updates across the Services • Voices from industry, partners, and allies • Policy briefings, logistics workforce topics, and IP discussions • Breakout sessions tailored for each Service Register now and lock in your workshop access and your game ticket 👉 Click Here to Register https://lnkd.in/eNpnzMT8 Questions? Reach out to Mr. Juan Ortiz (juan.m.ortiz12.civ@mail.mil) or Ms. Tam Colbert (tam.l.colbert.ctr@mail.mil) We can't wait to welcome you to Andrews and spark the future of defense sustainment — see you at the workshop!

LAST DAY to SUBMIT ABSTRACTS for the DoD Weapon Systems Software Summit! The DoD Weapon Systems Software Summit will be co-located with the DoD Maintenance Symposium on December 9-12, 2025 in Louisville, KY at the Kentucky International Convention Center! CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: Please review information and submit your abstracts here: https://buff.ly/oh0EfCn The final day to submit an abstract is July 15th, 2025! Further information: https://sae.org/dod Please reach out via email to AFSC.DoD.WS_Summit@us.af.mil if you have any questions.

The Regional Sustainment Framework (RSF) Directorate led by Mr. Joseph Brooks, Executive Director RSF, and Mr. Juan Ortiz, Director for RSF – Europe, recently partnered with the U.S. Air Force Sustainment Center on a senior-level site visit to the United Kingdom (UK)!  We engaged with the Ministry of Defense and potential industry partners to explore opportunities for co-sustainment from 22-27 June 2025.  Key highlights included: • A meeting with the UK Chief of Defense Logistics and Support to discuss RSF and Global Enterprise Network for Universal Sustainment (GENUS) updates. • An invitation to participate in the upcoming UK International Defense Industry event. • Industrial base discussions with Defense Equipment and Support (formerly Defense Electronics and Components Agency) at Chester, UK regarding GENUS Implementation Strategy.  • A site visit to RAF Mildenhall’s 100th Maintenance Group to review U.S. Air Force maintenance and repair capabilities which may support GENUS. Our focus was on identifying potential co-sustainment efforts in support of mutual aircraft platforms, ultimately strengthening international partnerships, and enhancing sustainment efficiency. Looking forward to continued collaboration! #RegionalSustainment #USAF #UKMoD #GENUS #Cosustainment #InternationalPartnerships #DSEI #DECA #RAFMildenhall #Sustainment

ACT NOW! ONE WEEK LEFT to SUBMIT ABSTRACTS for the DoD Weapon Systems Software Summit which will be co-located with the DoD Maintenance Symposium on December 9-12, 2025 in Louisville, KY at the Kentucky International Convention Center! CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: Please review information and submit your abstracts here: https://buff.ly/oh0EfCn The final day to submit an abstract is July 15th, 2025! Further information: https://sae.org/dod Please reach out via email to AFSC.DoD.WS_Summit@us.af.mil if you have any questions.

Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment, Mr. Steve J. Morani, had the opportunity to speak to various members of the National Defense Industrial Association - (NDIA), about the future of ASD(Sustainment) and its alignment to the new political environment and initiatives. Mr. Morani emphasized the mission of Acquisition & Sustainment remains the same, to “Enable the Delivery and Sustainment of Secure, Resilient, and Preeminent Capabilities to the Warfighter and International Partners Quickly and Cost Effectively”, while signaling to industry partners their commitment to the nation.