weapon system

British  

noun

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

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Example Sentences

North Korea said Wednesday it had tested a new lightweight multi-purpose missile launching system and a multiple tactical cruise missile weapon system the previous day.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

“Once an artificial intelligence weapon system produces safety hazards, the ‘algorithm black box’ may become a rationalized excuse for the relevant responsible parties to shirk responsibility,” he wrote.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 25, 2026

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

Is an intelligent weapon system capable of interpreting whether a legitimate target should indeed be wiped out, even if at the time of its use, circumstances would speak against destroying it on moral grounds?

From The Civilization of Illiteracy by Nadin, Mihai