The FUSE Act establishes a five-year pilot program within the Department of Defense to evaluate the safety and feasibility of using 3D-printed energetic materials, such as explosives and propellants, in military ammunition and munitions manufacturing. The program, led by the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, will test whether printable energetic feedstocks can improve safety, reduce waste, enhance supply chain reliability, and maintain consistent quality compared to traditional manufacturing methods. Key activities include testing these materials at government and contractor facilities, developing new safety standards and quality control methods, conducting comparative safety assessments, and analyzing the operational and logistical impacts of this technology. The Department must submit progress reports to Congress every 180 days initially and then annually, detailing safety findings, test results, cost comparisons, and recommendations for future adoption. The program includes strict requirements for explosive safety compliance, security controls, cybersecurity protections, and restrictions on sharing sensitive manufacturing information outside approved government and cleared industry channels.
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