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rearmament

American  
[ree-ahrm-uh-muhnt] / riˈɑrm ə mənt /

noun

  1. the process of arming a group or nation again, especially with new or improved weaponry.


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She tours major international defence shows, negotiates with arms manufacturers and takes part in discussions on Europe's rearmament.

From Barron's Jul. 24, 2026

Western allies are getting off the pot about rearmament and closer tactical integration à la the U.S. and Israel.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 21, 2026

The E.U. launched an €800 billion rearmament plan.

From MarketWatch Apr. 21, 2026

Melius analyst Scott Mikus upgraded RTX to Buy, raising its price target to $242, citing “Epic Fury tailwinds” from rearmament needs.

From Barron's Apr. 2, 2026

The outbreak of the war found a process of rearmament going on in the artillery.

From The Story of the Great War, Volume III (of 8) History of the European War from Official Sources by Reynolds, Francis J. (Francis Joseph)

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