The phrase "weapons industry" refers to businesses and organizations involved in the production, manufacturing, and sale of weapons, such as guns, missiles, tanks, and other military equipment. Full definition
The powerful Unite and GMB trade unions, which have thousands of members employed in the nuclear weapons industry, have warned Mr Corbyn not to ditch Labour's support for Trident. (politicshome.com)
Their explosive discovery fed millions, but it also kick - started the chemical weapons industry and helped fuel Hitler's rise to power. (discovermagazine.com)
In addition, investors have made efforts to uphold their moral values by for example, rejecting companies involved in the tobacco, illegal weapon industry or investing in undemocratic regimes. (globaleducationmagazine.com)