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SECURITY & DEFENSE • MIDDLE EAST

U.S. Air Force looks to use 3D printing to improve Middle East base infrastructure

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The U.S. Air Force is looking at 3D printing to strengthen infrastructure at Middle East bases facing air-strike threats, according to Defense News and Military Times. Officials said troop housing was not designed for the current threat environment.

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The effort concerns the safety and infrastructure of U.S. troops stationed at Middle East bases. The articles do not specify which bases or describe a completed upgrade.