No, the Accurate Energetic Systems plant in Tennessee is not the only military explosive plant in the U.S.. The U.S. military relies on a network of both government-owned facilities and private contractors to produce and supply munitions and explosives.
Other military explosive plants in the U.S. include:
- Radford Army Ammunition Plant: Located in Virginia, this is one of the largest explosives plants in the country and is run by contractor BAE Systems. It is a site where the Army has planned to build a new TNT production facility.
- Lake City Army Ammunition Plant: Located in Independence, Missouri, this is a key facility for the production of small-arms ammunition for the military.
- General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems: This company operates facilities in Garland, Texas, and Camden, Arkansas, producing various components for military munitions. In Camden, a new plant was opened in April 2025 to increase production of 155mm artillery shells.
- Holston Army Ammunition Plant: Located in Kingsport, Tennessee, this plant has a long history of producing explosives for the military, including RDX and TNT.
