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Europe expands gunpowder capacity to ease ammunition bottlenecks
The push targets shortages of gunpowder that can limit ammunition output as European militaries work to replenish stocks.
CNBC World reports that Europe is expanding gunpowder production capacity through efforts tied to Rheinmetall's planned expansion, framed as a response to growing ammunition demand.
The outlet says scarcity of gunpowder has become a key choke point for ramping up ammunition manufacturing, with limited supply acting as a barrier to faster replenishment.
According to CNBC World, the bottleneck also complicates efforts to strengthen defense sovereignty for European militaries, as ammunition output depends on upstream inputs like gunpowder.
The report highlights that addressing the gunpowder supply constraint is viewed as central to scaling ammunition production during the broader race to replenish stockpiles.