A blast occurred at a military weapons plant in southern Wales.

This morning, a startling event took place at the BAE Systems Glascoed arms factory in Monmouthshire, Wales. According to the fire service, an explosion occurred at 10:49am on Wednesday, April 17th within one of the buildings on the premises.

Emergency services were quickly on the scene, working to contain and address the situation. In fact, an Incident Control Post was immediately set up to coordinate efforts and handle any potential complications.

It's worth noting that BAE Systems is a major player in the European military contractor industry. As this story continues to unfold, we will be sure to provide you with updates. So be sure to check back for the latest developments.

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