Ordnance & Accessories, (No Vehicles/Guided Missiles)

SIC 3480 covers companies that design and manufacture ordnance and accessories such as small- and medium-caliber ammunition, artillery shells, fuzes, explosive components, pyrotechnics, and related safety gear, serving defense ministries, law-enforcement agencies, security contractors, and select industrial users requiring controlled explosive technologies. Buyers prioritize reliability, precision, and supply assurance, driving long-term contracts and offset agreements. The sector operates under strict U.S. export controls (ITAR/EAR), OSHA and EPA explosive-handling rules, and rigorous quality certifications, with risks centered on geopolitical demand swings, input cost volatility in metals and propellants, supply chain security, and evolving safety and environmental standards. In 2024-2025, demand is shaped by elevated global defense spending, restocking after munitions drawdowns, moves toward smart fuzes and precision lethality, modernization of training rounds, and sustainability efforts to reduce hazardous residues. For deeper visibility, explore live SEC filings on EarningsFeed.

Source: Earnings Feed research · last fetched 11/23/2025