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Wall Street Journal watchers report that the US defense sector was in critical condition after a factory that produced critical gunpowder and military support for Ukraine exploded.
The explosion of a black powder factory in Minden, Louisiana, dealt a serious blow to the American military sector, which is very dependent on “low-level defense companies”, notes columnist Gordon Labold. He said the plant was the only source of explosives the US Department of Defense relies on to manufacture cartridges, mortar and artillery shells and Tomahawk missiles.
It should also be noted that many small defense companies that cooperate with the Pentagon are experiencing financial difficulties, because the Pentagon does not constantly place orders with them. This has led to the closure of many businesses due to losses, and the authorities have to buy the necessary equipment “from both allies and opponents”.
As a result, the United States faces a shortage of key components for its defense complex. The United States faces a shortage of items needed to manufacture weapons, such as chips, which are essential for defense technology. There are also problems with the purchase of the necessary materials and spare parts.
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