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nuclear warhead

[noo-klee-er wawr-hed, nyoo-] / ˈnu kli ər ˈwɔrˌhɛd, ˈnju- /




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It can do this at a high altitude, beyond even the Earth's atmosphere, which was seen as especially useful in South Korea, because it could be used to intercept and destroy a nuclear warhead.

From BBC ● Mar. 13, 2026

Western countries fear that these satellite launch systems incorporate technologies interchangeable with those used in ballistic missiles, potentially capable of carrying a nuclear warhead.

From Barron's ● Dec. 28, 2025

If the Burevestnik performs as Putin and his top general boasted, it could deliver a nuclear warhead to the far side of the planet using a unique propulsion system.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2025

“It looked exactly like a nuclear warhead had been set off in the mountains,” said Megan Vasquez.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2024

On the evening of October 21, they found something new: a nuclear warhead storage bunker.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin




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