# The Pentagon Is Betting on 3D-Printed Missile Parts

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Published: 2026-06-14T20:10:18+00:00
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Episode 51 of The Defense Tech Podcast dives into the Pentagon's push to use additive manufacturing for missile components, aiming to slash production timelines and fix supply chain bottlenecks. Lucas and Luna discuss how the Department of Defense is now qualifying 3D-printed parts for critical weapons systems like the Javelin and Stinger, with a focus on the cost and speed benefits. They reference recent moves by Lockheed Martin and Raytheon, whose stocks have seen gains this week, and explore how this shift could reshape defense logistics. The hosts also touch on the broader implications for military readiness and contractor competition, all grounded in the latest Pentagon acquisition reforms announced in early 2026. #AdditiveManufacturing #3DPrinting #Pentagon #MissileComponents #DefenseTech #SupplyChain #Javelin #Stinger #LockheedMartin #Raytheon #Logistics #AcquisitionReform #Business #Technology #Podcast #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Defense Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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