Battle Factory
Swoop into the hidden world of military and frontline gear factories all over the world, where raw materials become finished products. Swiss Army knives, rugged cases, assault rifles, parajets, sniper rifles, amphibious armored vehicles, helmets, pistols, cannons, flight simulators, Jaws of Life, and more: Get unprecedented access that reveals how these things are made, right before your eyes.
Swoop into the hidden world of military and frontline gear factories all over the world, where raw materials become finished products. Swiss Army knives, rugged cases, assault rifles, parajets, sniper rifles, amphibious armored vehicles, helmets, pistols, cannons, flight simulators, Jaws of Life, and more: Get unprecedented access that reveals how these things are made, right before your eyes.
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