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Munitions means materiel used in war, such as weaponry and ammunition, such as bullets, artillery shells etc. The word is more often than not used in the plural form.
Military munitions refer to a wide range of explosive materials, weapons, and ammunition used by armed forces in combat or training. This includes bombs, shells, missiles, grenades, and small arms ammunition, as well as their components and production materials. Munitions are designed for offensive and defensive operations and are essential for military effectiveness in various combat scenarios. Proper handling, storage, and disposal of munitions are critical for safety and environmental protection.
make shells to kill the Germans
From 1934 to 1936, Senator Gerald Nye of North Dakota held a series of Senate investigations into the munitions industry and how they may have used their political influence to encourage the US to enter World War I so that they could reap profits by selling war material to the US government. Nye called these industries, "merchants of death." He was especially critical of Du Pont Corporation, and other large chemical and munitions dealers, claming they were willing to see American soldiers sacrificed in war in order to make larger profits from sales
Several companies are key suppliers of munitions for the U.S. government, including Lockheed Martin, Raytheon Technologies, Northrop Grumman, and Boeing. Other notable manufacturers include General Dynamics and BAE Systems. These companies produce a wide range of military ordnance, including missiles, bombs, and guided munitions, often through contracts with the Department of Defense. Their products are integral to U.S. military operations and national defense strategies.
Ministry of Munitions - Japan - was created in 1943.
Ministry of Munitions - Japan - ended in 1945.
Example sentences - The munitions were shipped to the military base by rail.
It was an enemy ship and it was carrying munitions. When it was hit by a torpedo, some of those munitions are thought to have exploded causing more damage and hastening the sinking of the ship.
A factory that produced ammunition, such as artillery shells, bombs, missiles is a munitions factory.
The munitions dump was separated into a million pieces and cesed to exist.
The Munitions Plot - 1917 was released on: USA: 28 April 1917
Ashton-under-Lyne munitions explosion happened in 1917.
Jaʿār munitions factory explosion happened on 2011-03-28.
The Military Munitions Rule (MMR) aims to clarify the regulatory framework for military munitions under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). It distinguishes between hazardous waste and munitions that are not considered waste until they are abandoned or discarded. The rule is designed to ensure proper management and disposal of military munitions while minimizing environmental risks and regulatory burdens. Overall, it seeks to enhance safety and environmental protection related to munitions management.
Aluminum or silver color: Identifies counter-measure ammunitions Light green: Munitions carries or marking smoke White: Munitions used for illuminating Light blue: Used for practice