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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

UK Now Lets Robots Handle Finishing Touches of 3D-Printing

The robotic system automates post-processing of 3D-printed parts with human-like precision and consistency.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • May 20, 2026
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  • 3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing
  • Emerging Tech

US-Built 3D-Printed Engine Promises 1,000-Lb Thrust for Uncrewed Fighters

Beehive Industries’ 3D-printed Rampart turbofan delivers 1,000 pounds of thrust for uncrewed combat, reconnaissance, and decoy missions.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • April 29, 2026
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  • 3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing

3D-Printed Army System Turns Periscope Ports Into Drone Control Points

U.S. Army soldier in camouflage and tactical helmet alongside an airborne quadcopter drone equipped with a camera payload, supporting a story on converting vehicle periscope ports into drone launch ports
The 3D-printed UAS Protection System lets soldiers operate drones from inside armored vehicles, reducing battlefield exposure without losing situational awareness.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • March 25, 2026
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  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
  • 3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing

US Army Presents SPARTA: A 3D-Printed Drone Shaped by Soldier Feedback

SPARTA is a 3D-printed, soldier-designed drone weighing two pounds, capable of 30-kilometer flights and mass-producible at just over $1,000 per unit.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • March 20, 2026
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No Time for Delays: Italy Launches New 3D Printer for Mission-Critical Parts

ARGO 500 HYPERSPEED Mission Ready is a 3D printing platform designed to process aerospace-grade plastics and carbon-fiber reinforced materials.
  • Akhsan Erido Elezhar
  • March 18, 2026
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Auburn Showcases 3D Carbon Fiber Composites Printer for Hypersonic Programs

CF3D Enterprise system rapidly 3D-prints precision composite structures with real-time fiber steering, accelerating next-generation hypersonic programs.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • February 27, 2026
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From Blueprint to Flight in 71 Days: 3D Printing Powers America’s New Strike Aircraft

The Venom autonomous aircraft was digitally designed and 3D-printed in 71 days, showcasing rapid, software-driven defense production.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • February 19, 2026
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UK Innovates With 3D-Printed Aircraft Parts Made From Scrap Titanium

A QinetiQ helicopter in flight, featuring a critical component manufactured via 3D printing from recycled aircraft scrap metal.
The 3D-printed hinge, produced from recycled aircraft scrap, demonstrated aerospace-grade performance and supply-chain resilience.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • February 18, 2026
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  • Hypersonic Weapons

3D-Printed Hypersonic Airframe Clears Major Vibration Tests in Australia

A hypersonic vehicle test article mounted on a ground-based test rig inside a laboratory, featuring a long, pointed nose and aerodynamic control surfaces.
Hypersonix’s DART AE integrates additive manufacturing and Spartan scramjet technology to validate sustainable hypersonic flight systems.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • February 13, 2026
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Australia Builds Next-Gen Nuclear Battery With 3D Printing

The next-generation nuclear battery is a betavoltaic device, using 3D-printed ultra-thin layers of metals, oxides, and semiconductors.
  • Akhsan Erido Elezhar
  • February 5, 2026
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