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Global Supply Chains: Conflict Shows Why Domestic Ammunition Manufacturing Matters
Tensions in the Middle East will undoubtedly display how quickly conflicts test global supply chains, as regional instability ripples through logistics networks. Disruptions to maritime routes, airspace restrictions, sanctions, and heightened security measures create immediate pressure across energy markets, shipping corridors, and industrial supply chains. While headlines often focus on fuel prices or freight delays,…
Read MoreTurnkey Ammunition Production: Why Day One Readiness Will Define Modern Warfare
In past major conflicts, nations with robust industrial bases did not react to demand; they anticipated it. Earlier eras made it easier to forecast ammunition requirements, but modern warfare, defined by automated defense fronts, demands deliberate, integrated planning. Governments built in-country manufacturing and refurbishment capacity on day one, allowing forces to sustain operations when supply…
Read MoreFrom SCAMP to the Future: How Integrated Ammunition Manufacturing Is Evolving
The Small Caliber Ammunition Modernization Project (SCAMP) remains one of the most ambitious demonstrations of what fully integrated ammunition manufacturing could achieve. Decades later, its influence is still felt across the defense industrial base, not as a relic of the past, but as a blueprint. At Bliss, we don’t view SCAMP as a closed chapter.…
Read MoreFrom E.W. Bliss to Bliss Munitions Equipment: A 150-Year Legacy of Engineering Strength
A Legacy That Shaped American Manufacturing We’ve been around for a while: few names in American industrial history carry the weight and longevity of E.W. Bliss. What began in the mid-19th century as a small Brooklyn machine-tool shop has evolved, adapted, merged, and re-emerged as Bliss Munitions Equipment. Our journey spans more than 150 years,…
Read MoreWhy Modernized Presses Are Crucial for Ammunition Manufacturers
The Stakes for Modern Ammunition Production In a fast-evolving defense environment, ammunition manufacturers are under constant pressure to produce more, faster, and with fewer defects. Modernization isn’t simply a competitive advantage — it’s a mission-critical necessity. The U.S. Army, for example, is investing heavily in automating its munitions plants because, “You get better quality [munitions]…
Read MoreWhy NATO Standards Matter in Ammunition Manufacturing
In today’s defense landscape, interoperability is everything, especially in ammunition manufacturing. For this reason, NATO standards play a vital role by allowing member nations to seamlessly share, deploy, and rely on each other’s resources in the heat of conflict. Without these standards, armies would face logistical challenges, compatibility issues, and safety risks, all of which…
Read MoreOwning the Line: How Nations Are Taking Control of Ammunition Supply
Make or Buy? Let’s Talk ROI. If your organization is still purchasing its ammunition, it might be time to take a closer look at the math — and the bigger picture. More and more defense organizations are rethinking their sourcing strategies in favor of domestic, independent ammunition production. Why? Because the return on investment (ROI)…
Read MoreBliss Munitions Equipment (BME) Announces Its First International Branch of Business
GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. – Jun. 30, 2025 – Bliss Munitions Equipment (BME) proudly announces the formation of Bliss Munitions Europe (BMEU), the newly established joint venture with VAPTECH JSC, a Swiss-owned company based in Bulgaria. The European venture strategically combines the complementary strengths of both organizations to meet Europe’s growing demand for ammunition production lines…
Read MoreMilitary Ammunition (MIL-SPEC) vs. Civilian Ammunition
Ever wondered what’s the difference between military ammunition and civilian or sporting ammunition? Well, it comes down to numerous situational factors, spanning from manufacture, to shooting capacity, and your specific application. Shockingly enough, Military-grade ammo is not any more powerful than the regular ammo that is created for the civilian market, but it exhibits different…
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