munitions

British

/ mjuːˈnɪʃənz /

plural noun

(sometimes singular) military equipment and stores, esp ammunition

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There will be pressure to boost some line items, in order to replace the vast stocks of U.S. munitions depleted and aircraft destroyed in the Iran war.

From Slate ● Nov. 4, 2026

The two allies also committed to continued "close coordination" on munitions production.

From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026

The focus was on surgical strikes, using a limited number of munitions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026

In account of Saturday's events, Rutland told reporters that members of the infantry had been conducting "high-intensity combat training with live munitions" at a grenade range and attack range.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

In Germany the munitions factories were desperate for workers.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

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