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arsenal
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An arsenal is a facility where weapons, ammunition, and military equipment are stored and sometimes manufactured. Arsenals are important because they serve as central repositories for a nation's or military force's weaponry and supplies, supporting military operations and defense capabilities.
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thumb|View of the Entrance to the Venetian Arsenal|Arsenal, by [[Canaletto, 1732]] thumb|Cannons and mortars of Napoleon's army exhibited along the wall of the [[Kremlin Arsenal]] thumb|Royal Armouries|The Royal Armoury, [[Leeds]] thumb|Armory of Swiss Guard thumb|right|The Kansas Army National Guard armory in [[Concordia, Kansas, is a typical building used for the National Guard programs in the United States.]]
An arsenal is a place where arms and ammunition are made, maintained and repaired, stored, or issued, in any combination, whether privately or publicly owned. Arsenal and armoury (British English) or armory (American English) are mostly regarded as synonyms, although subtle differences in usage exist.
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