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Friday, June 14, 2024

3D Printed Rocket Motors Could Restock Missile Arsenals Fast

3D Printed Rocket Motors Could Restock Missile Arsenals Fast

"...The U.S. has supplied vast numbers of missiles to Ukraine, including more than 2,000 Stinger shoulder-launched anti-aircraft missiles, over 10,000 Javelin anti-tank missiles, and an unspecified number of guided GMLRS rockets for HiMARS. Suppliers are struggling to rebuild stockpiles and analysts wonder how quickly the U.S. would run out of missiles in a major conflict. 3D printing offers a way to make rocket motors faster at scale, as well as developing new weapons impossible with traditional manufacturing techniques. ..."

Reference: www.forbes.com .