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weapon system

British

noun

military a weapon and the components necessary to its proper function, such as targeting and guidance devices

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The outcome of the call is expected to influence the U.S. president’s discussions with Zelensky on Friday over the prospects of the U.S. providing a powerful new weapon system.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 16, 2025

Tuesday night’s routine test of the missile was scheduled years in advance and will be used to verify the effectiveness, readiness and accuracy of the weapon system, according to the Air Force.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2025

Singh signed a historic deal with the US in 2008 to end India's nuclear isolation after its 1998 testing of the weapon system.

From BBC • Dec. 27, 2024

The jet belongs to the most expensive weapon system program in the U.S.

From Washington Times • Sep. 19, 2023

Then they discovered that they haven't got the technology to make it 'invisible', haven't got enough money to build it and haven't got the background infrastructure to support this weapon system.

From The Brain, A Decoded Enigma by Moisa, Dorin Teodor

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