Event Brief
Navy 3D printing could cut Super Hornet repair time 50%
Filed: Jul 01, 2026 at 2:04 PM ET
Summary: A 3D-printed composite repair method could reduce certain F/A-18 Super Hornet repair time by half.
WHO: US Navy
WHAT: The Navy’s 3D-printing repair method for composite repairs on F/A-18 Super Hornets could cut repair time by 50%.
WHEN: Jul 01, 2026 at 12:45 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The Navy is pursuing a 3D-printed composite repair approach to reduce repair time.
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