deterrence capability

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• Deterrence theory — This article is about deterrent theories of punishment. For legal theory of justice, see Deterrence (legal). Deterrence theory gained increased prominence as a military strategy during the Cold War with regard to the use of nuclear weapons, and… …   Wikipedia

• deterrence — /di terr euhns, tur , ter /, n. the act of deterring, esp. deterring a nuclear attack by the capacity or threat of retaliating. [1860 65; DETERR(ENT) + ENCE] * * * Military strategy whereby one power uses the threat of reprisal to preclude an… …   Universalium

• deterrence — de•ter•rence [[t]dɪˈtɜr əns, ˈtʌr , ˈtɛr [/t]] n. cvb the act of deterring, esp. of deterring a nuclear attack by the capability for retaliation • Etymology: 1860–65 …   From formal English to slang

• Minimum deterrence — is the capability of inflicting damage upon enemies with the use of a small arsenal of nuclear weapons. The state with minimum deterrence capability could in effect deter other nations (possibly armed with nuclear weapons themselves) from… …   Wikipedia

• Minimal deterrence — In nuclear strategy, minimal deterrence (also called minimum deterrence) is an application of deterrence theory in which a state possesses no more nuclear weapons than is necessary to deter an adversary from attacking.[1] Pure minimal deterrence… …   Wikipedia

• Minimum Credible Deterrence — Credible Minimum Deterrence is the principle on which India s nuclear doctrine is based. It underlines no first use (NFU) with a second strike capability, and falls under minimal deterrence as opposed to mutually assured destruction. India s… …   Wikipedia

• Joint capability areas — The Joint Capability Areas (JCA) are a standardized set of definitions that cover the complete range of military activities. The system was initially established in May of 2005 by the Joint Staff with input from each of the services. It is… …   Wikipedia

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