NATO Faces TNT Shortage as US Plans First Domestic Plant in Decades

NATO member nations are experiencing a significant shortage of TNT, a critical explosive material used in military munitions. The supply chain constraints have intensified due to increased global demand, particularly following military operations in Gaza and ongoing support for Ukraine's defense efforts. Poland's state-owned Nitro-Chem, Europe's only major TNT producer, has become a bottleneck in the supply chain as it provides explosives to multiple allies including the United States.