X-Bow Systems to 3D-print rocket motors for US Army's low-cost cruise missiles
X-Bow Systems has secured a deal with Leidos to develop and build solid rocket boosters for the US Army's Low-Cost Containerized Munition program. The company has produced over 2,100 combat-ready rocket motors since 2016 and uses additive manufacturing to cut design iteration from months to days.
- X-Bow Systems has built over 2,100 combat-ready rocket motors since 2016
- 3D printing cuts rocket motor prototyping from months to days
- The LCCM program is part of the Pentagon's Arsenal of Freedom initiative
- Leidos is the partner on booster development
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