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Terra Drone Interceptors To Boost Defense Capabilities
Japan’s defense-procurement agency has signed a mass production agreement for 3D-printed interceptor drones, with the goal of rapidly deploying a large unmanned fleet by 2027. The Terra B1 drone, developed by Terra Drone, was selected after a demonstration with the Maritime Self-Defense Forces. The use of 3D printing is expected to simplify and shorten the design and prototyping stage, allowing for faster production and adaptation to evolving threats. This development was reported by Defense News.