Why 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…

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Owning the Line: How Nations Are Taking Control of Ammunition Supply

Why In-House Ammunition Production Is the Future of Defense Readiness 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,…

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Bliss 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…

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