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Nov- 2025 -

4 November

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Firehawk technicians set up rocket equipment

Giulia Bernacchi

Hanwha Invests to Boost Firehawk’s 3D‑Printed Solid Rocket Motor Technology

Firehawk Aerospace has landed an investment from Hanwha Defense USA to fast-track its solid rocket motor technology.

Oct- 2025 -

1 October

Americas

Ethan M. Encarnacion

US National Guard Pulls Off First-Ever In-Flight 3D Printing on Black Hawk

The Indiana Army National Guard has achieved a technological first: 3D printing while airborne aboard a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter.

Sep- 2025 -

18 September

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Service Members work on the reverse engineering aspect during the Basic Additive Manufacturing Course offered at the Airborne Innovation Lab on Fort Liberty, NC on July 26, 2023. Reverse Engineering is breaking down the request to its simplest form and finding or creating a way to make it tangible. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Julius Harris)

Rojoef Manuel

US Army Expands 3D Printing Utility for Battlefield Repairs

The US Army is stepping up its use of additive manufacturing, commonly known as 3D printing, to repair small equipment directly on the battlefield, Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll said.

2 September

Air

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Firehawk’s 3D-Printed Hybrid Rocket Soars in Live Test for US Army

A hybrid 3D-printed rocket system from Firehawk Aerospace has soared past the speed of sound in a live test, marking a step toward potential US Army use in the future.

Aug- 2025 -

27 August

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Additive manufacturing analyst uses 3D-printing software.

Giulia Bernacchi

US Army Taps Velo3D to Improve Additive Manufacturing for Defense

Velo3D is participating in a US Army program to develop faster and more cost-effective additive manufacturing methods.

26 August

Americas

Giulia Bernacchi

New 3D-Printed Hand Improves Glove Testing for US Military

The US Defense Logistics Agency has developed a 3D-printed hand to improve glove safety for military testing.

14 August

Americas

Giulia Bernacchi

Divergent, Raytheon to Upgrade Naval Systems Using Digital Manufacturing

Divergent Technologies has partnered with Raytheon for naval systems engineering, utilizing the Divergent Adaptive Production System.

11 August

Americas

240725-N-ZZ999-2502 KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (July 25, 2024) U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Martin Lauterman, assigned to Combat Logistics Company (CLC) 33 at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, operates the milling machine in the SPEE3D Cell to complete a stainless steel part during Exercise Trident Warrior 2024. The exercise brought together personnel from the Naval Postgraduate School, the Marine Innovation Unit, FLEETWERX and industry to demonstrate advanced manufacturing technology in an expeditionary scenario. (U.S. Navy photo)

Rojoef Manuel

US Navy Showcases 3D Printing to Speed Battlefield Repairs at Sea

The US Navy has demonstrated 3D printing capabilities that could transform battlefield logistics by producing critical parts in the theater or remote areas without weeks-long delays.

Jul- 2025 -

25 July

Air

An MC-130J taxis out for its first flight with new aerodynamic Finlets attached to the aircraft at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida.

Giulia Bernacchi

US Air Force Tests Aerodynamic Enhancements on MC-130J Aircraft

The US Air Force is testing new aerodynamic devices called finlets on MC-130J aircraft to evaluate their impact on drag reduction and fuel efficiency.

Jun- 2025 -

20 June

Americas