Manufacture of weapons and ammunition

NACE v2.1 Code: C25.30

About manufacture of weapons and ammunition

NACE code 25.30 covers the manufacture of weapons and ammunition, a critical industry that plays a vital role in national defense, law enforcement, and the broader economy. This sector encompasses the production of a wide range of military and civilian firearms, artillery, ammunition, bombs, missiles, and other related products. As a highly specialized and regulated industry, the manufacture of weapons and ammunition is an important contributor to the global economy, with significant implications for geopolitics, technological innovation, and industrial development.

Production process

The manufacture of weapons and ammunition involves a complex set of production techniques, including metal casting, forging, machining, and assembly. Key processes include the fabrication of gun barrels, triggers, and other firearm components, as well as the loading, assembling, and packaging of ammunition. Advanced technologies, such as computer-aided design (CAD) and computer numerical control (CNC) machining, are often employed to ensure precision, consistency, and efficiency in the production of these specialized products.

Production inputs

The manufacture of weapons and ammunition requires a range of raw materials, including metals (such as steel, aluminum, and copper), explosives, propellants, and various chemical compounds. Additionally, this industry relies on specialized machinery, tools, and equipment, as well as skilled labor, to ensure the safe and effective production of these sensitive products. Compliance with strict regulatory frameworks and industry standards is also a critical input for this sector.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of NACE code 25.30 are military and civilian firearms, artillery, ammunition, bombs, missiles, and other related products. These outputs are consumed by a variety of other NACE codes, including 84.22 Public order and safety activities, 30.40 Manufacture of military fighting vehicles, and 25.40 Manufacture of weapons and ammunition. Additionally, some of the outputs may be exported to international markets, contributing to global trade and geopolitical dynamics.

Revisions to 25.30

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 25.30. The most recent 1 version of this code (25.30) is in the NACE v2.1 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 25.30.

Family tree for manufacture of weapons and ammunition

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    A["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C'>C: MANUFACTURING</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/25'>25: Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/25/3'>25.3: Manufacture of weapons and ammunition</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/25/30'>25.30: Manufacture of weapons and ammunition</a>"]

    
    

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