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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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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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

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

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