Jun 29, 2026 12:42 PM
A new 3D-printed flight-test vehicle from the US is built to capture the extreme heat and vibration experienced by a nuclear weapon as it travels toward its target.
A new 3D-printed flight-test vehicle from the US is built to capture the extreme heat and vibration experienced by a nuclear weapon as it travels toward its target.
Released images show the “Aires Tide” vehicle prototype in an 11-foot (3.35-meter) cone-shaped configuration equipped with integrated sensors and power buses.
Built using AI-enabled additive manufacturing tools, the platform incorporates a high-performance nickel-chromium-iron alloy to withstand harsh flight conditions.
Read the full story on NextGen Defense: US Debuts Nuclear Test Vehicle Shaped by AI and Supercomputers
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