Lockheed Martin and Divergent unveil 3D-printed Replicator drone to speed digital manufacturing

Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works and Divergent Technologies introduced the Replicator, a 3D-printed unmanned aircraft prototype with a roughly 2.7 meter wingspan, after moving the concept to first flight-ready hardware in under 12 months. The effort showcased a digital manufacturing workflow designed to accelerate design-to-production timelines and explore multi-mission applications for next-generation defense systems.