intercontinental ballistic missiles
Long-range nuclear weapons
Intercontinental ballistic missiles, usually abbreviated ICBMs, are nuclear-armed rockets capable of traveling between continents—typically defined as having a range of at least 5,500 kilometers.
They follow a ballistic trajectory, meaning they're powered only during initial launch and then coast through space before descending to their targets.
ICBMs form a cornerstone of nuclear deterrence strategy, particularly for the United States, Russia, and China.
The treaty aimed to limit each nation's intercontinental ballistic missiles.
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