America's arsenal of tomorrow: Divergent 3D-prints cruise missiles

Divergent Technologies in Torrance, California is 3D-printing cruise-missile airframes using AI-driven systems that can produce hundreds annually, part of the Trump administration's "Arsenal of Freedom" initiative to mobilize the defense industrial base. The company's low-cost missiles run $200,000 to $500,000 each—roughly one-tenth the price of legacy systems costing $2 million to $6 million. CEO Lukas Czinger said the surge in Pentagon interest since the Iran war began three weeks ago has accelerated business, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth touring the facility in January and February to promote speed and cost-efficiency in weapons production. Divergent recently completed a missile design from requirements to first flight in 71 days, demonstrating the speed-to-production advantage of the Silicon Valley manufacturing model.