Contractors, DOD Work Out Value of 3D Printing Weapons in Combat

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War in the 21st century has posed a new problem for the Pentagon: how to protect the intellectual property behind weapons systems developed by the private sector.

The war in Ukraine has provided the Department of Defense a window into legal issues likely to arise in future conflicts, as the use of advanced manufacturing becomes more common. Advanced manufacturing refers to the use of automation, 3D ...