The Craftsmanship Behind Frontline Tech

Frontline gear is used every day by troops all over the world, but how are soldiers ballistic helmets, coastguard hovercrafts, sniper camouflage suits, and forest firefighters high-tech 'dragon eggs' actually made?

Battle Factory takes viewers into the hidden world of military and frontline gear factories all over the world—where raw materials become finished products. Each item's manufacturing process is shot using state-of-the-art equipment and techniques for a look and feel that really brings the machines and process to life. Battle Factory has unprecedented access and reveals how these items are manufactured right before the viewers' eyes.

00:00:00 Pistol, Firetruck, Ghillie Suit, Armored Fighting Vehicle
00:20:38 Parajet, Hovercraft, Camo Jacket, Portable Military Shelter
00:40:41 Sniper Rifle, Zeppelin, Ka-Bar Knife, Dragon Eggs
01:00:43 Amphibious Armoured Vehicle, Bomb Robot, Life Raft
01:20:46 Helmet, Zippo, Fuel Bladder, Simulated IED
01:40:48 Cannon, Parachute, Medal, Stretcher
02:00:50 Assault Rifle, Bomb Suit, Mortar, Zodiac