Depleted munitions refer to projectiles, bombs, or armor-piercing rounds incorporating depleted uranium, prized for its extreme density and pyrophoric properties. Used primarily by military forces to penetrate heavily armored vehicles, these weapons offer enhanced lethality. Defense contractors and armed forces benefit from their superior performance, though their use raises environmental and health considerations for civilian populations near conflict zones.
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