Military 3D Printing Revolution in the Pacific | Honolulu News

The military is unleashing a revolution in battlefield logistics during the massive Rim of the Pacific exercise, deploying 3D printing, AI, and autonomous drones to deliver parts on demand across the Pacific—from Hawaii to the Philippines. With over 2,000 parts already printed and repaired at sea and on islands, this is the largest advanced manufacturing effort the Pentagon has ever staged. A historic milestone? A self-driving drone boat just delivered printer parts to the USS Essex—marking the first time a warship received underway replenishment from an autonomous vessel. Driven by regional tensions with China, the push aims to cut supply chain dependence, accelerate innovation, and empower troops with instant access to critical gear. The new “Forge” facility in Hawaii is fueling this push, turning battlefield testing into rapid commercial scaling. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/24bdee76143105e1