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ammunition

[am-yuh-nish-uhn] / ˌæm yəˈnɪʃ ən /


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It said the UK needed to move to "war-fighting readiness" and said billions should be spent on additional ammunition, next-generation fast jets, drones and new attack submarines.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

Prosecutors said Lopez was not allowed to possess a firearm or ammunition because of his criminal history, which included a November 2023 grand theft conviction in San Bernardino County.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

The SDR outlined a shift towards "warfighting readiness" to deter threats and pledged billions in extra spending for extra ammunition, next-generation fast jets, drones, and new attack submarines.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

The deficits have been exacerbated by the war in the Middle East, which saw US allies expend huge quantities of air defence ammunition protecting sites in the Gulf.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

We told him that we would return to sit with him in a few minutes and went to load our bags with ammunition and food to take back.

From "A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier" by Ishmael Beah




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