Ammunition manufacturers are working to secure supplies of chemicals and cotton as they prepare for a massive increase in demand for explosives and propellants.
Europe faces a shortage of gunpowder and TNT due to increased demand for ammunition, driven by the war in Ukraine and anticipated shifts in US foreign policy. European governments are working to increase production capacity through programs like ASAP, but supply chain constraints and limited domestic production of key materials pose challenges. The EU is also planning to boost defense spending to compensate for potential waning US support.
