munitions industry

Thân thiện

The munitions industry supplies advanced weaponry to the armed forces.

Definition

Noun: * The munitions industry: An industry that manufactures weapons of war. This term refers specifically to the collective business and manufacturing sector dedicated to producing arms, ammunition, and other military equipment.

Usage

The term "munitions industry" is used to describe the entire economic and industrial complex involved in the research, development, production, and sale of weaponry for military use. It is a formal and specific term.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The country's economy was heavily dependent on the munitions industry during the conflict.
  • New regulations were introduced to control the export of goods from the munitions industry.
  • Ethical debates often surround the investments in and practices of the munitions industry.

Advanced Usage

• "The military-industrial complex": This is a related but broader and more political concept. It describes the close relationship between a nation's military, the government, and the munitions industry, suggesting their combined influence on public policy.
  • The report examined the power of the military-industrial complex, which includes the munitions industry, lobbyists, and defense departments.

Variants and Related Words

• Arms industry (n): A very common synonym for "munitions industry."
• Defense industry (n): A broader term that can include the munitions industry but also encompasses manufacturers of non-weapon military equipment like vehicles, communications systems, and uniforms.
• Weapons manufacturer (n): A company within the munitions industry.

Synonyms

• Arms industry
• Defense contractors (collectively)
• War industry

Related Phrases

• Arms trade / arms sales: The commercial selling and buying of weapons, which is the primary activity of the munitions industry.
  • The international arms trade is a major concern for global security.
• Defense contractor: A company that provides products or services to a military department.
  • She works as an engineer for a major defense contractor.

Học thuật

Noun

1. an industry that manufacturers weapons of war

Từ đồng nghĩa

• arms industry