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Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing)

A process of making three-dimensional solid objects from a digital design by adding material layer by layer, as opposed to traditional manufacturing methods that remove material.

Defense Industrial Base

The network of private companies and government facilities that provide goods and services to the U.S. military to develop, produce, and maintain military equipment and systems.

Covered Foreign Country

Specific countries identified as potential security risks by the U.S. government, which, in this bill, include the People's Republic of China, Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation.

Dual-Use Technology

Technology or equipment that has the potential for both civilian (commercial) and military applications.

Procurement

The process of acquiring goods, services, or works from an external source, typically through a competitive bidding or contracting process.

Unmanned Aerial System (UAS)

An aircraft without a human pilot onboard; commonly referred to as a drone.