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An Assault Rifle, a Bomb Suit, a Mortar, and a Zodiac
What starts off as a seven-pound bar of solid steel will soon deliver a bullet with deadly accuracy
What starts off as a seven-pound bar of solid steel will soon deliver a bullet with deadly accuracy
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A Parajet, a Hovercraft, a Camo Jacket, and a Portable Military Shelter
As lightweight aluminum is cut and tooled, it will become the frame of a personal flying machine
A Sniper Rifle, a Zeppelin, a Ka-Bar Knife, and Dragon Eggs
In 48 hours, a block of metal will be formed into the most accurate weapon on earth: the AX-338 Sniper Rifle
An Amphibious Armoured Vehicle, a Bomb Robot, and a Life Raft
When a steel plated hull is fitted with controls on the inside and tracks on the outside, it’ll become an armored amphibious personnel carrier that can get troops in and out of any combat zone.
A Helmet, a Zippo, a Fuel Bladder, and a Simulated IED
When a series of delicate sheets of Aramid are pressed together, they’ll form a piece of headgear that’s comfortable enough to wear to war, and tough enough to take a bullet
A Pistol, a Firetruck, a Ghillie Suit, and an Armored Fighting Vehicle
Ballistic steel plates are cut, shaped, and welded together to make the body of an armed and armoured personnel carrier that’s built to be fast and flexible
A Cannon, a Parachute, a Medal, and a Stretcher
A battle tank is only as effective as its gun
A Grenade Launcher, a Flight Simulator, and Ration Packs
If an army really does travel on its stomach, the most important innovation in military technology is by far the ration pack
Jaws Of Life, a Tank, and a Watch
A series of handcrafted, precision-cut pieces will come together to create a first response tool capable of chewing through metal like a can opener
An F16, a Sword, and Simulated Ammunition
To train soldiers well, the courses must prepare them for every part of battle, imitating reality as closely as possible: right down to taking a bullet.
Camouflage Makeup, a Machine Gun, and an Amphibious Military ATV
Learn the manufacturing secrets behind the US military's go-to big gun
Combat Boots, a Pistol, a UAV, and a Riflescope
Witness the manufacturing artistry behind a pistol that’s one of the most popular and widely copied side arms ever produced
A Rugged Case, a Precision Aerial Delivery System, a Military Survival Shelter, and An Armored Personnel Carrier
The MMIST Sherpa is a revolutionary technology that is changing the way that humanitarian aid and military supplies are transported
Swiss Army Knife, a Sub-Machine Gun, Body Armor, and a Laser Sight
Learn the fascinating story behind one of most iconic military tools in history
About Battle Factory
Battle Factory takes viewers into the hidden world of military and frontline gear factories all over the world—where raw materials become finished products. This series has unprecedented access and reveals how these items are manufactured right before the viewers' eyes.
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