AML3D (ASX:AL3) Expands US Defence Footprint with Northrop Grumman Contract

Aditi Sarkar

26 October 2026 03:34 PM AEDT

AML3D (ASX:AL3) Expands US Defence Footprint with Northrop Grumman Contract

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Highlights

AML3D received an initial order of about A$2.2 million from Northrop Grumman Marine Systems.
The order is for a large-scale ARCEMY X system, including a two-year maintenance and services package.
The system will be installed at Northrop Grumman's Sunnyvale, California facility.
AML3D now has contracts covering 17 ARCEMY systems in the US.

AML3D Limited (ASX:AL3), a metal additive manufacturing company, has received an initial order of about A$2.2 million from Northrop Grumman Marine Systems for a large-scale ARCEMY X system. The order follows a competitive tender process.

Order Details

The order covers a large-scale ARCEMY X metal 3D printing system and a two-year maintenance and services package. The system will be supplied from AML3D's US technology centre in Stow, Ohio, and installed at Northrop Grumman's Sunnyvale, California facility.

Half of the order value is payable on completion of the initial project milestone, with further milestone payments through to final installation, which is expected in the fourth quarter of FY2027.

Supporting the US Navy Supply Chain

Northrop Grumman Marine Systems is a US Navy prime contractor and key supplier of naval propulsion, power generation and missile launch systems. The order supports manufacturing for the US Navy submarine and marine industrial base.

Rob Denney, Country Executive Australia at Northrop Grumman, said AML3D is the first Australian supplier the company has engaged for submarine industrial base manufacturing. AML3D CEO Sean Ebert said the order further validates ARCEMY as a solution for critical US Navy supply-chain requirements.

Growing US Presence

AML3D now has contracts covering 17 ARCEMY systems in the US, with other major customers including Newport News Shipbuilding and Austal USA. The company said the order supports its strategy to grow in the US by embedding itself in the Navy supply chain.

Founded in 2014, AML3D uses its patented Wire Additive Manufacturing process and serves the aerospace, defence, maritime, manufacturing, mining and oil and gas sectors.

Key Takeaways

The Northrop Grumman order adds a major US Navy prime contractor to AML3D's customer base.
AML3D continues to expand its installed base in the US defence sector.
Final installation is expected in Q4 FY2027.

FAQs

Q: How many ARCEMY systems does AML3D have under contract in the US?

A:17 systems.

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