Industrial Metals News – Early February 2025
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Individual parts from retired fighter jets have been ground down and 3D printed into new components suitable for the UK’s next generation of military aircraft – a first of its kind initiative for the Royal Air Force.
The first-of-its-kind initiative shows how defence is an engine for growth and supports the government’s Plan for Change. Development could save money, support the UK defence industry and producer higher quality components.
The innovative recycling project has seen parts from old Tornado aircraft turned into powered metal and used to 3D print new components suitable for Tempest jets. This is a great example of UK-developed technology of the future and demonstrates UK defence industry as an engine for growth and a key part of the Government’s Plan for Change.
