weapon systems
Tools for warfare
Weapon systems are integrated combinations of equipment, materials, and personnel designed to function as a unit for military purposes.
The term encompasses not just the weapon itself but supporting components—guidance systems, targeting computers, delivery platforms, maintenance infrastructure.
A fighter jet is a weapon system; so is a missile defense network.
The plural form emphasizes this complexity: modern warfare relies on weapon systems rather than individual weapons.
The contract covers development of new weapon systems for the Navy.
- aircraft carriersWarships with flight decks
- reconnaissance dronesUnmanned aerial surveillance vehicles
- artilleryLarge-caliber battlefield weapons
- anti-aircraft gunsWeapons targeting airborne threats
- railgunsElectromagnetic projectile launchers
armament · flamethrowers · cruise missiles · guided missiles · rifles · submarines · tanks · fire control systems · laser targeting · command and control · grenades · pistols · smart bombs · machine guns · nuclear warheads · weapons grade · mortars · interceptor missiles
- submarinessub, subs, torpedo, submarines, hull
- military aidmilitary aid, arms sales, military advisors, military training, military hardware
- military technologymissiles, drones, radar systems, stealth technology, guided missiles
- warship partshull, rudder, propellers, anchors, masts
- destroyersdestroyers, guided missile, torpedo tubes, hull, stern
- defense procurementdefense contracts, military procurement, military contracts, defense contracting, government contracts
weapon systemsdefense systems
Protective measures against attack
life support systems · medical equipment · humanitarian aid · rescue equipment · early warning systems
weapon systemscivil engineering
Public structure construction field
public utilities · transportation systems · power grids · healthcare systems · transportation networks
weapon systemsdiplomatic channels
Formal interstate communication routes
disarmament · arms control · development programs · plowshares