According to 3DPrint.com, the Pentagon's additive manufacturing focus is shifting from technology R&D to manufacturing bases (logistics)—investment over the past few years concentrated on process development and prototype validation, but evaluation criteria now转向 wartime production capacity, supply chain resilience, and base-level manufacturing capability. This means the focus of defense additive procurement will shift from "lab-grade prototypes" to repeatable, auditable batch part production, with powder material consistency and traceability becoming hard requirements for supplier qualification. The defense market has historically been one of the largest single customers for metal additive manufacturing powders, and changes in its procurement structure will reshape the Western domestic powder supply chain landscape. Value for powder buyers: ① The defense shift to mass production means the importance of batch consistency, completeness of inspection reports, and supply chain security reviews will rise comprehensively; ② Powder manufacturers with military-standard quality systems (such as AS9100) and traceable batch management will have greater bargaining power in export and joint venture scenarios; it is recommended to upgrade batch record management according to defense-grade requirements.