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strategic nuclear weapon |
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strategic nuclear weapon [strə′tē·jik ′nü·klē·ər ′wep·ən] (ordnance) A nuclear weapon which is programmed primarily for use against strategic targets in strategic nuclear war. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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But, the Armed Forces of Russia can achieve the required counterstroke only by using strategic nuclear weapons. Solovtsov said Russia would not have any land-mobile strategic nuclear weapons in 2005-as had been originally promised-but would deploy at least three by 2006. Unlike strategic nuclear weapons, these smaller tactical nuclear weapons are deployed nearer the front line; they are far more susceptible to communications problems under crisis conditions, and they can be fired by a person in the field without going through the stringent safety precautions that govern the launch of strategic nuclear weapons. |
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