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Firestorm Labs Prints Drones at Sea Aboard USS Essex
Key Takeaways
- Firestorm Labs used its xCell microfactory aboard USS Essex to make 12 Squall drones and more than 1,000 parts at sea.
- Crew members also produced test components and repair parts needed by the ship while underway.
- The demonstration aligns with a broader Pentagon push toward containerized, rapidly deployable military capabilities.
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DT Editorial Team··via defensenews.com