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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

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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

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

The purchases spanned more than 30 different projects, including missiles for Patriot and Iris-T air defence systems, artillery, torpedoes, weapon systems for aircraft and unmanned aerial reconnaissance systems, according to the defence ministry.

From Barron's

Such materials are also essential for everything from electric vehicles, to AI data centres, and weapon systems.

From BBC

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