additive manufacturing – The Defense Post

Apr- 2026 -

21 April

GKN Aerospace’s advancing additive manufacturing technologies.

GKN Aerospace, US Air Force Start Aerostructures Additive Manufacturing Program

GKN Aerospace and the US Air Force have launched an $8.4-million initiative to advance additive manufacturing for aerospace structures.

20 April

Americas

Rojoef Manuel

Nikon Wins DLA Contract for 3D Printing Pilot Program

Metal 3D printing company Nikon AM Synergy has secured a contract to produce defense components using additive manufacturing for the US Defense Logistics Agency.

20 April

Asia Pacific

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ryan Teets, left, a motor transportation mechanic, and Lance Cpl. Volcy Voltaire, a generator mechanic with Marine Air Control Squadron 1, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, watch a Lulz Bot Taz 6 build a 3-D object during an innovation roadshow on Camp Pendleton, California, July 20, 2022. The Digital Manufacturing Platoon hosts innovation roadshows to showcase 3-D printing capabilities which can provide a means of optimizing readiness by reducing equipment and maintenance requirements. These capabilities support 1st MLG’s mission to provide naval force commanders with the greatest number of options for operational planning and tactical execution. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kristy Ordonez Maldonado)

Rojoef Manuel

South Korea’s DN Solutions Secures LDAS Contract for Additive Manufacturing Tech

South Korean company DN Solutions has received a contract to deliver additive manufacturing and post-processing cutting equipment to defense company LDAS.

2 April

Americas

Velo3D technologies will support increasing military components production.

Rojoef Manuel

Velo3D to Fast-Track 3D Printing for US Military Sustainment

Velo3D has secured a $9.8-million contract to support the US Defense Logistics Agency’s Joint Additive Manufacturing Acceptability pilot parts program.

2 April

Americas

Stratasys has deployed thousands of systems across aerospace and defense productions environments worldwide.

Giulia Bernacchi

Stratasys Joins Pentagon Program to Expand Use of 3D Printing

Stratasys will take part in a US Department of Defense program aimed at expanding the use of additive manufacturing across military systems.

Mar- 2026 -

26 March

Americas

Giulia Bernacchi

Nuburu, Maddox Defense Advance US-Based Additive Manufacturing

Nuburu and Maddox Defense are advancing the launch of US-based manufacturing activities focused on counter-drone and additive production.

18 March

Europe

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

No Time for Delays: Italy Launches New 3D Printer for Mission-Critical Parts

Italian firm Roboze is aiming to revolutionize additive manufacturing with a new 3D printer designed to turn polymers and composites into mission-critical parts.

Feb- 2026 -

27 February

Americas

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Auburn Showcases 3D Carbon Fiber Composites Printer for Hypersonic Programs

A tech tour at Auburn University is giving industry leaders a first look at an integrated composite manufacturing system expected to accelerate hypersonic programs.

24 February

Americas

L3Harris hypersonics concept illustration.

Giulia Bernacchi

L3Harris Cuts Hypersonic Component Production Time by 90% With 3D Printing

L3Harris improved additive manufacturing for air breathing hypersonic propulsion systems, shortening component production time by 90 percent.

18 February

Americas

Rojoef Manuel

Velo3D Lands Multi-Year ‘High-Profile’ US Defense Production Contract

Additive manufacturing company Velo3D has secured an $11.5-million contract to support a lead US defense contractor in support of a “high-profile national security” initiative.

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