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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weapon system

And developing, producing and maintaining the F-35 is anticipated to require $2 trillion, making it the DOD’s most expensive weapon system in history, according to the GAO.

From Salon ● Aug. 20, 2026

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

The two-seater plane, which is operated by a pilot and weapon system officer, can attack ground targets and other aircraft.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 20, 2026

But unconfirmed reports of the J-10 bringing down a Western weapon system has triggered jubilation and triumphalism on Chinese social media.

From BBC ● May 19, 2025

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 Dorin Teodor Moisa