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France relaunches domestic production of small-caliber ammunition The DGA awards a contract for small-caliber ammunition production to FN Herstal and Chaudronnerie Blanche .
Published 1j · 5 sources ✓ Confirmed Important · updated 19h
The fact Launched in April 2025, this contract aims to secure the French armed forces' supply.
It aligns with a broader European strategy for industrial sovereignty in defense.
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Why it matters Ce marché marque une étape clé dans la relocalisation de la production d'armements en France, réduisant la dépendance aux fournisseurs étrangers. Il s'inscrit dans un contexte de tensions géopolitiques et de pénuries mondiales.
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