weapons factory

Where arms originate

A weapons factory is a facility where arms and ammunition are manufactured.

The term covers everything from small arms plants to facilities producing missiles, tanks, or military aircraft.

In wartime, weapons factories become strategic targets: The bombing campaign focused on the enemy's weapons factories.

Also called an arms factory or munitions plant.

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