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 U.S. has deployed a BlueHalo Locust laser weapon system that can shoot down drones with $3 of electricity, also known as “directed energy.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 28, 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

On Monday, Mr. St. John said Ukrainian troops have rapidly grasped any weapon system they’ve been provided, employing it on the battlefield “with great effectiveness.”

From Washington Times • Jun. 20, 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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