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Unmanned Air Systems: 3D Printing

Commons · Question 123579 · Tabled 25 Mar 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 16 Apr 2026

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Asked by Sir Iain Duncan Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether security concerns were raised by officials in his Department prior to the procurement and implementation of Bambu Lab 3D printers for use in critical drone production; what due diligence his Department un

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Answered by Luke Pollard, 16 Apr 2026

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) maintains rigorous security procedures to ensure the protection of all sensitive information and capabilities. Bambu Lab 3D printers are used within the MOD as part of limited trial and experimentation activity. These printer...