Nuburu has advanced its joint venture with Maddox Defense to Phase I, launching US-based manufacturing activities focused on counter-drone and additive production.
This stage marks the start of on-site work in Houston, Texas, where teams are coordinating procurement and setting up production infrastructure.
Operations are based at Maddox Defense’s facility, which includes about 90,000 square feet (8,360 square meters) of manufacturing space.
The site is intended to support scalable production and future contracts with the US government and allied partners.
Following Phase I, the program is expected to move into full system integration and further deployment of infrastructure.
The companies said the initiative responds to evolving defense requirements and rising demand for unmanned and counter-drone systems.
This trend is driven by the widespread use of low-cost unmanned systems across multiple operational environments, which is increasing the need for scalable, rapidly deployable capabilities.
Supply Chain Readiness
A central component of the project is a mobile, climate-controlled additive manufacturing platform designed to produce equipment closer to operational environments, rather than relying solely on centralized facilities.
This setup is intended to reduce delivery times and provide greater flexibility in how systems are produced and deployed.
The approach reflects a shift toward more distributed production models, in which manufacturing capacity can be located closer to demand.
This allows components to be produced on-site or at forward locations, particularly when supply chains are constrained or rapid replacement is required.
