Makhina, a California-based robotics company, has won a $9 million contract for a forward-operating UAV system in containers for mass production. This deployable plant will be able to build Low Cost Unbolted Combat Assault System (LUCAS) airframes close to an area of operation.
The Pentagon is now moving toward small modular advanced 3D manufacturing systems that can be placed close to the front lines to improve logistics in a major conflict.
Source: TWZ.