USS Essex at the Center of Additive Manufacturing Trials During RIMPAC 26

USS Essex (LHD-2) is the centerpiece of large-scale additive manufacturing tests during Rim of the Pacific 2026 exercise, as the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps lean on modern machine-made parts to hone self-repair capabilities. RIMPAC 26, which is being held in Hawaii through July 31, brings together mi