well-armed

adjective

1. having many or good weapons

   well-armed forces

2. suitably prepared in advance

   well armed for an argument

Example Sentences

Even these master diplomats would have trouble formulating grand strategy and seizing moments of opportunity in a world of vanishing power blocs, shifting borders, well-armed militias, and loosened ties in common values and loyalties.

From Slate

Conventional wisdom among Middle East analysts had held in recent years that Hezbollah was a well-armed and well-organized operation, prepared to wage a debilitating long war against Israel.

From Salon

"It is better to be a well-armed country than to wait for something to happen. Because I am a soldier who remembers that weapons are the most important thing."

From BBC

The SDF, which has tens of thousands of well-armed and well-trained fighters, was not aligned with either Assad's regime or the opposition during the country's 13-year civil war.

From BBC

There is little sign of well-armed M23 fighters.

From BBC