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July 9, 2024 | International, Aerospace

Navy, Marine Corps test new laser projection system to paint aircraft

The services are experimenting with a better way to mark insignia on aircraft, one that doesn't require old-school stencils.

https://www.defensenews.com/newsletters/2024/07/09/navy-marine-corps-test-new-laser-projection-system-to-paint-aircraft/

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