SECURITYAug 5 · 23:14 UTCDEFENSE NEWSRiley Ceder

Firestorm Labs builds drones aboard USS Essex without shore resupply

Firestorm Labs 3D-printed drones and parts aboard the USS Essex to support RIMPAC 2026, using a containerized microfactory to reduce resupply logistics. The Navy aims to expand modular, deployable capabilities through initiatives like the containerized capability campaign and the Low-Cost Containerized Munitions program.

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