weapon system

noun

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

Example Sentences

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

From BBC

Romania is an important transit route for weapon systems and ammunition to Ukraine.

From BBC

Those plans detailed the weapon systems, timing and sequence of strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen, hours before they occurred.

From Los Angeles Times

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

This merged with a third track, which involved intense competition between the Navy and the Air Corps/Force over weapon systems, specifically over whether to invest in a new aircraft carrier or a strategic bomber.

From Salon