Armour piercing ammunition

] GDI's answer to problems with the effectiveness of conventional weapons against more modern Nod armour was developing a special high-power ammunition, which effectively doubled the damage output of the units affected. The more powerful ammunition, however, required thicker barrels and blast muzzles, as it had a tendency to wear-out regular ones.

The upgrade affected riflemen squads, APCs, Wovlerines and watchtowers and could be issued as soon as a command post was up and running.