Colorado Firm Unveils 3D-Printed Engine Delivering 1,000-Lb Thrust for Uncrewed Fighters

A Colorado-based firm is looking to power uncrewed fighters with a unique 3D-printed turbofan capable of producing 1,000 pounds (453 kilograms) of thrust.

Beehive Industries’ Rampart engine is built around an adaptable design that allows it to be reconfigured for combat, reconnaissance, and decoy missions, offering flexibility across uncrewed fleet operations.

It is engineered to support tactical aircraft payloads and withstand damage, with a focus on operating in contested logistics environments.

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