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xCell at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, USA

Containerized expeditionary manufacturing platform that 3D-prints modular unmanned aerial systems and spare parts at the point of need. Uses HP Multi Jet Fusion technology with globally available polymer feedstock. Designed for forward-deployed production in combat environments, aboard ships, and at remote bases. Can produce complete Tempest UAS units and Squall FPV drones on-site, then reconfigure them for ISR, electronic warfare, or strike missions.

xCell by Firestorm Labs · Unverified · Drones

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xCell containerized manufacturing platform deployed aboard USS Essex en route to RIMPAC 2026. Printed over 1,000 parts and built 12 Squall FPV drones at sea. Marines from 3rd LAR flew the drones as adversary aircraft during counter-UAS exercise at Makua Military Reservation, Oahu.

Safety record

No incidents on record for xCell at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, USA.

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Trust tier
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Last updated
2026-08-11
Model
xCell
Company
Firestorm Labs
Location
Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, USA
Status
operational
First seen
2026-08-05
ID
b934d15a-998d-4968-98fc-4511726065c6

Timeline

  1. Aug 2026
    First recorded
    xCell first documented operating at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, USA.
  2. Aug 2026
    Current status: operational
    Latest recorded state. New status transitions append here as the deployment-status recorder produces them.

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Sources (1)

  1. Firestorm Labs Manufactures Drones and Parts at Sea Aboard USS Essex · https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/08/05/3339460/0/en/firestorm-labs-manufactures-drones-and-parts-at-sea-aboard-uss-essex-demonstrating-expeditionary-production-in-adverse-maritime-conditions-en-route-to-rimpac-2026.html · 2026-08-05
Methodology: Unreviewed · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-11

Verification posture

Unreviewed

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Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-08-11

Maturity + lifecycle

Maturity stage: production

Lifecycle: active

Architectural position

Cohort: aerial

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Common questions

What is the xCell deployment at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, USA?
xCell, built by Firestorm Labs, is recorded as a deployment at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, USA on the DEPLOY registry. Firestorm Labs operates the deployment directly.
Who operates xCell at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, USA?
Firestorm Labs, the manufacturer of xCell, operates this deployment directly. This is a maker-deploys-its-own-product arrangement rather than a customer pilot.
When did the xCell deployment at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, USA go live?
The deployment is recorded as starting August 5, 2026 on the DEPLOY registry. Earlier activity may exist but is not yet sourced.
Have there been incidents at the xCell deployment at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, USA?
No active incidents affecting this deployment are recorded on the DEPLOY registry. Absence of recorded incidents is not a guarantee no incident occurred; DEPLOY records only sourced incidents and suppresses retracted ones.

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