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US Army to use 3D-printed rocket motors for low-cost cruise missiles

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The U.S. Army is adopting 3D-printed rocket motors for its Low-Cost Containerized Munition project, a move that significantly reduces production time from months to days. X-Bow Systems, a manufacturer specializing in additive manufacturing, secured a deal with Leidos to supply these advanced solid rocket motors. This initiative is part of a broader effort to bolster the U.S. defense industrial base and create more cost-effective weaponry. AI

IMPACT Accelerates defense manufacturing with faster prototyping and production of critical components.

RANK_REASON The U.S. Army's adoption of 3D-printed rocket motors for a munition project represents a significant shift in defense manufacturing capabilities. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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US Army to use 3D-printed rocket motors for low-cost cruise missiles

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Jowi Morales ·

    US Army to use 3D-printed rocket motors for low-cost cruise missiles

    X-Bow Systems has been tapped to 3D-print rocket motors for the U.S. Army's low-cost cruise missiles.

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