explosives

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In World War I, the company became a major source of smokeless powder and explosives for the Allies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

After the war began in Ukraine, the explosives manufacturer Eurenco invested 200 million euros, or about $230 million, to revive French gunpowder production at a government-owned site on the outskirts of Bergerac.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to buy the explosives.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Then came the Russian drones, possibly carrying more explosives or scouting out the damage done by the missiles.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

It was more powerful than all the explosives used in World War II put together.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin