Britain to ramp up explosives production to end reliance on US arms: The Times
- The United Kingdom plans to increase weapons production to reduce dependence on the US and France, according to The Times.
- BAE Systems is developing three new sites in the UK to produce RDX explosives for British Army guns and other weapon systems.
- Defence Secretary John Healey stated that boosting homegrown artillery production is crucial for the UK's resilience and growth.
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Britain will make more explosives in attempt to be less dependent on the US and France for ammunition
Britain will make more explosive in a bid to scale back dependence on the US and France for ammunition. Military production company BAE Systems is due to establish sites across the nation to make RDX explosives and to bolster the country's resilience in the face of an attack.The explosives will then be used in 155mm artillery shells - as well as other forms of weaponry - for the British Army.The defence firm is set to increase its military produ…
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