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ammunition

[am-yuh-nish-uhn] / ˌæm jəˈnɪʃ ən /


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These tools can help commanders by automatically identifying enemy vehicles from drone feeds or tracking ammunition expenditure to predict resupply needs, Matthaidess said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026

After the Second World War ended, the Allies disposed of tons of ammunition by dumping it into the ocean so it could not fall into the wrong hands.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 14, 2026

But she publicly enjoyed a healthy dating life with a number of rich and famous bachelors, giving critics more ammunition to use against her.

From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026

It asked for cash to finance purchases of ammunition, guided missiles, transport aircraft and research on autonomous navigation technology.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026

The Argentinians are using ammunition, one expert says, like they've got an unlimited supply.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell

He was found guilty of high treason under martial law and the illegal handling of weapons, ammunitions or explosives by the Shevchenkivskyy District Court in Kyiv.

From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026

The weapons and ammunitions segment posted a 38% jump in third-quarter sales to 691 million euros.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2025

They also captured the Yarmouk ammunitions factory in June, seized areas east of the strategic Halfaya Bridge and recently took over the south Khartoum and Omdurman Central Reserve Police bases, according to residents and analysts.

From New York Times ● Jul. 11, 2023

Stockpiling targets for ammunitions are, for security reasons, one of the alliance's best-kept secrets.

From Reuters ● Jun. 14, 2023

Suitable places must also be assigned for cooking, for baggage, and for provisions, military stores, and ammunitions.

From Elements of Military Art and Science Or, Course Of Instruction In Strategy, Fortification, Tactics Of Battles, &C.; Embracing The Duties Of Staff, Infantry, Cavalry, Artillery, And Engineers; Adapted To The Use Of Volunteers And Militia; Third Edition; With Critical Notes On The Mexican And Crimean Wars. by Henry Wager Halleck




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