Additive manufacturing from CAD models; shaping objects layer by layer for various applications. Currently spotlighted in debates over ghost guns and military stockpile logistics.
New York and California are pushing legislation to require firearm-blocking technology in 3D-printers to detect gun designs before printing. Critics warn it might not work and could raise privacy and rights concerns. The effort builds on a surge in privately made guns; a study group will assess feasibility before any mandate takes effect.
Eight men across multiple states have been charged in two conspiracies related to plans to provide material support to terrorists and to murder a federal official during a UFC event on the White House lawn. Investigators say they planned explosive drones and sniper attacks, targeting high-profile figures; arrests span Ohio, Missouri, Nebraska, Washington, California and West Virginia.
The US has intensified strikes against Iran as defense stocks remain depleted. A Pennsylvania defense summit highlights vulnerabilities in the supply chain, with officials urging faster production and greater resilience as regional conflicts escalate.