Battle Factory

Episode 2

Flying Parajet & Hovercraft

Behind the scenes at military factories, where raw materials become instruments of war. How parajets, hovercraft, camouflage jackets and portable military shelters are manufactured.

Episode 3

Bomb Suit & Assault Rifle

Take a closer look at how high-tech military gear is made, including sniper rifles, Ka-Bar knives and explosive dragon eggs. Plus, a modern reboot of the Zeppelin airship.

Episode 4

Swiss Army Knife & Sub-Machine Gun

Get to know the crucial equipment that can save lives on the frontline. A fascinating look at the making of bomb robots, life rafts and the Viking BvS10 amphibious armoured vehicle.

Episode 5

Cabot Pistol & Camouflage Suit

Learn about the engineering mastery that goes into making bulletproof helmets, fuel bladders and Zippo lighters. And hear how simulated IEDs help troops prepare for war.

Episode 6

Czech Pistol & Rifle Scope

Learn about the manufacturing wizardry behind pistols, firetrucks, ghillie suits and armoured fighting vehicles. With troops' lives on the line, there is no margin for error.

Episode 7

F-16 Fighter Jet & Sword

Cannons, parachutes and stretchers - just some of the vital gear armies around the world rely on every day. But how are they made? This must-watch series reveals all.

Episode 8

M-II Machine Gun

The manufacturing magic behind essential military gear. Discover how flight simulators work, how rocket launchers are attached to guns and how nutritious ration packs are assembled.

Episode 9

Tank Cannon & Parachute

From standard issue to high-tech, this fascinating show reveals how frontline gear is made. The Jaws of Life, the M1 Abrams tank and the military watch are put under the spotlight.

Episode 10

Abrams Tank & Jaws of Life

Discover the incredible manufacturing skill that goes into making cavalry swords and simulated ammunition. Plus, the brainpower that keeps the iconic F-16 fighter jet in the sky.

Episode 11

Bomb Robot & Amphibious Vehicle

Get the inside scoop on how vital military gear is made. See how camouflage make-up, the M2 machine gun and the Argo amphibious ATV are built to withstand the toughest conditions.

Episode 12

Zippo Lighter & Simulated IED

Get to know the essential military kit that could mean the difference between life and death, including combat boots, the CZ 75 pistol, unmanned aerial vehicles and the riflescope.

Episode 13

Drone & Armoured Carrier

Get clued up on the equipment that helps armies win wars all over the globe. Discover how a rugged case, a military survival shelter and an armoured personnel carrier are all made.

Episode 14

Grenade Launcher & Flight Simulator

This final episode of the military series reveals how Swiss Army knives, sub-machine guns, body armour and laser sights are made. There is no room for error when lives are at stake.