Munitions Industry (Noun)
Meaning
An industry that manufacturers weapons of war.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The munitions industry played a key role in a country's war efforts during World War II, producing massive quantities of artillery shells and bullets.
- Privatization led to a significant growth in the munitions industry, with various multinational companies involved in manufacturing a wide range of military equipment.
- The munitions industry has been blamed for environmental degradation due to the production and testing of military explosives and other war-related materials.
- Corruption scandals in the munitions industry have led to calls for greater transparency and accountability in the procurement of military equipment.
- The rapid expansion of the munitions industry during wartime often results in the creation of new jobs and stimulation of local economies.