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A $96 prototype shoulder-fired guided missile created by engineer Alisher Khojayev using 3D printing has raised security alarms. The design integrates a GPS navigation system and a low-cost ESP32 flight computer.

Security experts warn that this development signals a shift in military technology, emphasizing the vast cost difference compared to conventional systems like the U.S. Stinger missile at $480,000. The proliferation of 3D-printed weapons is noted in China and Ukraine, with implications for arms control and non-state actor capabilities. As military technology becomes more accessible, ethical concerns intensify regarding its use by unauthorized entities.