The defense industry is confronted with a significant challenge regarding the time required to deliver critical replacement parts, particularly in remote or forward locations. Military Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) are responsible for satisfying the critical equipment demands of warfighters in the field. In most cases, spare part availability in the field relies on the customer’s forward planning for unexpected events, stockpiling and warehousing of parts or the delivery of the same from global logistical hubs, which can take an excessive amount of time in critical situations. This predicament can be addressed by leveraging the latest metal additive manufacturing technology.