munitions
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U.S. forces face challenges defending a huge swath of territory, with local air defenses overwhelmed and a shortage of munitions for missile defenses.
Plus, the U.S.’s dwindling supply of munitions, a vibe shift around AI and “ski-gate scandal” in Colorado.
Multiple munitions may have been needed to burrow deep enough to be sure of striking the target.
From BBC
Less-lethal munitions such as beanbag rounds are designed to spread the force of impact over a larger area, without penetrating the skin, offering officers an alternative to bullets when defending against threats.
From Los Angeles Times
Since fiscal 2015, annual spending on missiles and munitions has more than tripled.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
