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    3D Printing in Military and Defense

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    The military and defense forces around the world are using 3D printing technology to improve their defense systems, vehicles, and create prototypes. The United States military is a leading user of additive manufacturing for military and defense purposes and is racing against other powers like China to utilize the technology. The US Army has created Fablabs in remote areas like Afghanistan to 3D print parts for vehicles on demand. Military forces are also using 3D printing to create prototypes for vehicles, weapons, guns, missiles, drones and more.

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    The military and defense forces around the world are using 3D printing technology to improve their defense systems, vehicles, and create prototypes. The United States military is a leading user of additive manufacturing for military and defense purposes and is racing against other powers like China to utilize the technology. The US Army has created Fablabs in remote areas like Afghanistan to 3D print parts for vehicles on demand. Military forces are also using 3D printing to create prototypes for vehicles, weapons, guns, missiles, drones and more.

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    The military and defense forces around the world are using 3D printing technology to improve their defense systems, vehicles, and create prototypes. The United States military is a leading user of additive manufacturing for military and defense purposes and is racing against other powers like China to utilize the technology. The US Army has created Fablabs in remote areas like Afghanistan to 3D print parts for vehicles on demand. Military forces are also using 3D printing to create prototypes for vehicles, weapons, guns, missiles, drones and more.

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    3D Printing in Military and Defense

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    The military and defense forces around the world are using 3D printing technology to improve their defense systems, vehicles, and create prototypes. The United States military is a leading user of additive manufacturing for military and defense purposes and is racing against other powers like China to utilize the technology. The US Army has created Fablabs in remote areas like Afghanistan to 3D print parts for vehicles on demand. Military forces are also using 3D printing to create prototypes for vehicles, weapons, guns, missiles, drones and more.

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