weapon system
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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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 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 ● Dec. 28, 2025
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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