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From Filament to Firepower: 3D Printing’s Impact on Warfare
The rise of 3D printing in arms production indicates a shift in how conflicts may be sustained and escalated, particularly by non-state actors.
3D printing is transforming the production and sustainability of arms in conflicts, enabling non-state actors to create weapons from digital files rather than relying on complex smuggling networks. This development poses significant implications for warfare dynamics, particularly in drone-on-drone conflicts like those observed in Ukraine.
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