tactical missile
Short-range weapon
A tactical missile is a guided weapon designed for use on the battlefield against military targets at relatively short range, as opposed to strategic missiles that target distant infrastructure or population centers.
Tactical missiles support ground, naval, or air forces in active combat: The unit deployed tactical missiles against enemy armor.
The distinction from strategic weapons matters in arms control discussions.
- guidedLed with assistance
- warheadMunition's explosive section
- launcherDevice that sends projectiles
- launch sequencePre-liftoff procedural steps
- fire controlAiming and shooting regulation
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