Aerospace & Defense

China’s push toward next-generation propulsion reached a major milestone this month as the country’s aviation engine group announced the successful first flight test of its newly developed 3D printed “minimalist” turbojet engine. The achievement signals a significant step forward for…

A rotating detonation engine is a kind of propulsion system that has been theorized about and researched for years, but this design only existed on paper and in prototypes. This year, a team of engineers at RTX built and tested…

While bioprinting usually takes place in controlled Earth-based labs, researchers at ETH Zurich have taken the technology to new heights, quite literally. In a new experiment, the Swiss team successfully 3D printed human muscle tissue during parabolic flights that simulate…

UK-based rocket manufacturer Skyrora is spearheading a new European Space Agency (ESA) project that has the potential to redefine propulsion manufacturing. In collaboration with Metalysis and Thermo-Calc Solutions, the company is developing and 3D printing a new high-temperature alloy called…

The United States Navy faces a formidable challenge: by 2028, it must deliver one Columbia-class ballistic missile submarine and two Virginia-class attack submarines each year, all while maintaining its existing fleet. To meet this ambitious goal, the responsibility falls to…

Singapore is advancing its position as a global aerospace hub with the launch of Phase Two of the Smart Manufacturing Joint Lab (SMJL), a partnership between the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Rolls-Royce, and Singapore Aero Engine Services…

Rock Island Arsenal in Illinois is blending centuries-old forging traditions with modern 3D printing technology to keep the U.S. Army’s supply chain strong. Inside its historic foundry, workers still pour molten steel into molds, much as they did more than…

We’ve seen plenty of 3D printed rocket engines in recent years. In 2025 alone, New Frontier Aerospace successfully tested one, while POLARIS Spaceplanes trialed a 3D printed aerospike engine. Other major players, from Relativity Space to Launcher and Orbex, are…

The Ukrainian Ministry of Defence has recently announced a significant expansion of its current secure digital “Component Library,” a platform that now offers more than 170 domestically produced parts and manufacturing services, including advanced 3D printing capabilities. The initiative is…

The Indiana Army National Guard has achieved a technological first by successfully demonstrating 3D printing aboard a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter. This marks a considerable milestone in military innovation, showcasing the shift towards additive manufacturing within the defense sector. The…

Firehawk Aerospace, a defense company specializing in advanced energetics and propulsion, has just secured investment from Presto Tech Horizons (PTH), a defense and resilience tech fund created through a partnership between European venture capital firm Presto Ventures and global industrial…

Crest Robotics, in partnership with Earthbuilt Technology, has unveiled a six-legged robot named Charlotte that could transform both housing on Earth and future construction in space. The spider-like machine is essentially a mobile 3D printer, designed to build a full…