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

With the latest launch, Pyongyang is indicating that it intends to deploy such a weapon system in the event of war, said analyst Hong Min of the Korea Institute for National Unification in Seoul.

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

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

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

That, however, was no longer his objective—worked against the faith-and-worship weapon system, in fact.

From The Alembic Plot A Terran Empire novel by Wilson, Ann