noun
munitions; military supplies
Refers to military equipment, weapons, ammunition, and other supplies needed by armed forces. Often used in compounds like 軍需産業 (defense industry) or 軍需物資 (military materiel).
軍需産業は戦争中に大きく成長した。
The munitions industry grew significantly during the war.
政府は軍需物資の調達を急いでいる。
The government is rushing to procure military supplies.
Compound of 軍 (military) and 需 (demand, need), literally 'military needs'. The term became common in modern Japanese with the development of a formal military logistics system.