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weapon
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weapon
any part of an animal that is used to defend itself, to attack prey, etc., such as claws, teeth, horns, or a sting

weapon [′wep·ən]
(ordnance)
An instrument of combat, either offensive or defensive, used to destroy, injure, defeat, or threaten an enemy; for example, a gun, bayonet, bomb, or missile.


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The company will develop the technology for use in future missile defense systems under the research laboratory's High Stare program.
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Louis, Missouri; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and Mesa, Arizona in support of the Boeing Integrated Defense Systems (IDS) business unit, one of the world's largest defense and space businesses.
 
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