100PercentFedUp.com By Heather Allen
Two years ago, a mysterious explosion destroyed a gunpowder factory. In 2021, the Minden, Louisiana-based facility was obliterated after an errant spark led to a destructive explosion that completely halted production. Unfortunately, the plant is still closed.
Last week the Wall Street Journal noted a potential problem for national security due to shortages,
“Fewer weapons manufacturers, shortages and ‘single source’ contractors limit the Pentagon’s ability to ramp up production—including when the sole maker of a crucial type of gunpowder stopped producing.”
The Department of Defense relied on the Minden factory to produce an array of items, including bullets, mortar shells, artillery rounds, and Tomahawk missiles.
