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weapon system

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noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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With the latest launch, Pyongyang is indicating that it intends to deploy such a weapon system in the event of war, said analyst Hong Min of the Korea Institute for National Unification in Seoul.

From Barron's May 27, 2026

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

The DragonFire weapon system is the result of a £100m joint investment by the MoD and industry.

From BBC Jan. 19, 2024

That, however, was no longer his objective—worked against the faith-and-worship weapon system, in fact.

From The Alembic Plot A Terran Empire novel by Wilson, Ann

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