Future aircraft could come with advanced 3D printers for specialized drone production

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Requests for backup might usually trigger a halt in a military operations, but two fast-moving technologies could one day combine to deliver much-needed reinforcements exactly where they're needed. Such is the vision of defense firm BAE Systems, which sees aircraft having advanced onboard 3D printers that are capable of producing UAVs for wide-ranging military purposes... Continue Reading Future aircraft could come with advanced 3D printers for specialized drone production

Section: Aircraft

Tags: 3D Printing, Aircraft, BAE Systems, Drone, Research, UAV

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