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• Weapon — For other uses, see Weapon (disambiguation). See military technology and equipment for a comprehensive list of weapons and doctrines. Warfare Military history Eras …   Wikipedia

• weapon system employment concept — A description in broad terms, based on established outline characteristics, of the application of a particular equipment or weapon system within the framework of tactical concept and future doctrines …   Military dictionary

• Assault weapon — The term Assault weapon is derived from the term assault rifle, itself a translation of the German word Sturmgewehr , literally storm rifle . In its technical sense, the term Assault weapon refers to a military weapon used to aid in military… …   Wikipedia

• nuclear weapon — an explosive device whose destructive potential derives from the release of energy that accompanies the splitting or combining of atomic nuclei. [1945 50] * * * or atomic weapon or thermonuclear weapon Bomb or other warhead that derives its force …   Universalium

• Metal Gear (weapon) — For the series named after the weapon, see Metal Gear. For the original video game titled Metal Gear, see Metal Gear (video game). From left to right: Metal Gear TX 55, Metal Gear D, and Metal Gear REX. Metal Gear (メタルギア …   Wikipedia

• Insurgency weapon — An insurgency weapon is a weapon, most often a firearm, intended for use by insurgents to engage in guerrilla warfare against an occupier, or for use by rebels against an established government. While the term insurgency weapon is not generally… …   Wikipedia

• Metal Gear (fictional mecha weapon) — Metal Gear is the name for a series of fictional mecha in the Metal Gear series. [Jeremy Parish, “Metal Gear,” Electronic Gaming Monthly 225 (January 2008): 93.] [ Snakes and Gears: A Metal Gear Overview, Game Informer 182 (June 2008): 107.]… …   Wikipedia

• Hunting weapon — Hunting weapons are weapons designed or used primarily for hunting game animals for food or sport, as distinct from defensive weapons or weapons used primarily in warfare. CharacteristicsSince human beings are lacking in the natural weapons… …   Wikipedia

• Nuclear weapon — A bomb redirects here. For other uses, see A bomb (disambiguation). The mushroom cloud of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki, Japan on August 9, 1945 …   Wikipedia

• AGM-154 Joint Standoff Weapon — The AGM 154 Joint Standoff Weapon (JSOW) is the product of a joint venture between the United States Navy and Air Force to deploy a standardized medium range precision guided weapon, especially for engagement of defended targets at ranges outside …   Wikipedia

• Hedgehog (weapon) — For the area denial weapon, see Czech hedgehog. The Hedgehog was an anti submarine weapon developed by the Royal Navy during World War II, that was deployed on convoy escort warships such as destroyers to supplement the depth charge. The weapon… …   Wikipedia