diff --git a/core/src/io/anuke/mindustry/core/Control.java b/core/src/io/anuke/mindustry/core/Control.java
index ebcb9d1b56..92e7c96134 100644
--- a/core/src/io/anuke/mindustry/core/Control.java
+++ b/core/src/io/anuke/mindustry/core/Control.java
@@ -175,6 +175,12 @@ public class Control implements ApplicationListener, Loadable{
                 Effects.shake(5f, 5f, core);
             });
         });
+
+        Events.on(UnitDestroyEvent.class, e -> {
+            if(e.unit instanceof BaseUnit){
+                data.unlockContent(((BaseUnit)e.unit).getType());
+            }
+        });
     }
 
     @Override