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 printing, data networking, and other innovative techniques for faster and more accurate production.
Early in the conflict, Ukraine was reverse-engineering and producing parts that the US couldn’t supply because of time, distance, demand, or ...
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