The EU has approved a €90 billion loan to Ukraine, with the first tranche to be disbursed this quarter, of which approximately 20% of the defense funds (€6 billion) will be specifically allocated to drones. This funding will significantly boost Ukraine's additive manufacturing (3D printing) capabilities. Since the Russia-Ukraine conflict began, 3D printing has transformed Ukraine's weapons production and logistics: the civilian group DrukArmy has mobilized European volunteers to use desktop 3D printers to manufacture non-explosive components, while the Ukrainian military has even exported its 3D-printed drone technology to elite Western units. The U.S. and Gulf nations are in urgent need of Ukraine's interceptor drone technology, particularly the Sting interceptor from Wild Hornets. Ukrainian President Zelensky has approved arms exports to non-Russian partner countries. This dedicated funding will accelerate the scaled application of metal 3D printing in critical drone components (such as engine parts and structural elements), bringing new defense order growth opportunities to the metal powder industry.