Answer:

armers

Answer	Crossword Clue
ARMERS	Hawks' contacts, perhaps
ARMERS	Weapons suppliers
ARMERS	Weapon suppliers

ARMERS	Ordnance providers
ARMERS	Weapon suppliers.
ARMERS	Munitions makers.
ARMERS	Munitions suppliers.
ARMERS	Gun suppliers
ARMERS	Munitions suppliers

Crossword

a puzzle consisting of a grid of squares and blanks into which words crossing vertically and horizontally are written according to clues.