3D-Printed Drones Built Aboard US Navy Ship for First Time, Opening New Possibilities for Future Warfare

Military Technology

11 August 2026 at 2:14 pm

3D-Printed Drones Built Aboard US Navy Ship for First Time, Opening New Possibilities for Future Warfare

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Firestorm Labs successfully 3D-printed and assembled 12 Squall drones aboard the USS Essex during a Pacific voyage, demonstrating at-sea manufacturing capabilities for military applications. This trial, which included flying the drones in a counter-drone exercise, highlights the Navy's move towards modular, containerized military technologies to enhance operational flexibility and reduce reliance on traditional supply chains.

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