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well-armed

British  

adjective

  1. having many or good weapons

    well-armed forces

  2. suitably prepared in advance

    well armed for an argument

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Even these master diplomats would have trouble formulating grand strategy and seizing moments of opportunity in a world of vanishing power blocs, shifting borders, well-armed militias, and loosened ties in common values and loyalties.

From Slate

Conventional wisdom among Middle East analysts had held in recent years that Hezbollah was a well-armed and well-organized operation, prepared to wage a debilitating long war against Israel.

From Salon

The SDF, which has tens of thousands of well-armed and well-trained fighters, was not aligned with either Assad's regime or the opposition during the country's 13-year civil war.

From BBC

There is little sign of well-armed M23 fighters.

From BBC

Despite the relentlessness of their well-armed adversary, they show no signs of losing their resolve.

From Los Angeles Times