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3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing

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Explore how 3D printing is transforming defense with rapid prototyping, on-demand part production, and cost-saving innovations.

From advanced weaponry to field repairs, we cover the uses of additive manufacturing shaping the future of defense.

  • 3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing

German Firms Build 3D Printer That Follows Soldiers Into Combat

FieldRack combines industrial-grade 3D printing with an electric all-terrain chassis, enabling troops to produce mission-critical components directly in the field.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • November 19, 2025
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  • 3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing

Printers Over Shovels: Indian Army Gets 500 3D-Printed Bunkers

Collage of 3D-printed bunkers in snowy and desert terrain
MiCoB’s automated 3D concrete printing delivers durable, live-fire-tested bunkers for extreme terrains, combining rapid construction with operational safety.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • November 12, 2025
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  • 3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing

Expeditionary 3D Printing Hits the Field: US Army Demos Cold Spray Tech

3D Printing Unit
Cold spray tech is a 3D printing process that lets soldiers produce metal parts and drone components on-site, reducing reliance on traditional supply chains.
  • Akhsan Erido Elezhar
  • November 6, 2025
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India Turns Battlefield Into a ‘Drone Factory’ With New Mobile Fabrication Units

India Mobile Fabrication Units
Mobile Fabrication Unit is a deployable drone factory merging DBZ’s 3D printing with Zuppa’s AI drones, enabling on-site production, repair, and rapid deployment in hours.
  • Akhsan Erido Elezhar
  • November 5, 2025
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US National Guard Pulls Off First-Ever In-Flight 3D Printing on Black Hawk

In-flight 3D printing on a Black Hawk lets soldiers fabricate precision UAS parts on-demand, enhancing readiness and operational flexibility under fire.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • October 1, 2025
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Firehawk’s 3D-Printed Hybrid Rocket Soars in Live Test for US Army

Firehawk’s 3D-printed hybrid rocket motor, designed for GMLRS-class systems, can reach supersonic speeds, promising faster builds and lower costs.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • September 2, 2025
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Can 3D-Printed Skin Save Soldiers? The US Army Thinks So

International Trauma Combat Casualty Care course
3D-printed skin could offer life-saving treatment for soldiers with burns, chemical exposure, or severe battlefield injuries.
  • Joe Saballa
  • June 5, 2025
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US Army Expands ‘Cold Repair’ Method to Keep Gear Battle-Ready

Dragonfly cold spray system
The US Army uses cold spray tech to restore worn gear quickly, cutting downtime and boosting battlefield readiness.
  • Rojoef Manuel
  • May 8, 2025
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US Military Eyes 3D-Printing Large Vehicle Parts With New $9M Illinois Lab

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The new lab will explore large-scale 3D printing to reinvent how the military produces and repairs equipment.
  • Joe Saballa
  • May 7, 2025
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High-Speed, 3D-Printed Kamikaze Drone Tested at US Army Site

Hellhound is a turbo-jet-powered, 3D-printed kamikaze drone that can fly faster than 375 miles per hour
Cummings Aerospace has flight-tested its 3d-printed Hellhound S3 kamikaze drone at the US Army Expeditionary Warrior Experiment 2025.
  • Staff Writer
  • March 28, 2025
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