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tactical nuclear weapon

NOUN

nuclear weapon

Synonyms

STRONGEST

atomic bomb hydrogen bomb neutron bomb

WEAK

A-bomb A-weapon H-bomb MX atomic weapon doomsday machine explosive driven by nuclear energy mininuke mirv nuke strategic nuclear weapon theater nuclear weapon thermonuclear weapon weapon of mass destruction

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"We have all watched and worried that Vladimir Putin would use what he considers a non-strategic tactical nuclear weapon or use some demonstration effect to escalate, but in an managed risk escalation," Sherman said.

From Reuters • Apr. 18, 2023

It is incredibly unlikely that Russia would use a tactical nuclear weapon, said Frederick B. Hodges, a retired lieutenant general and former top U.S.

From New York Times • Nov. 2, 2022

A tactical nuclear weapon is for use in combat, as opposed to the larger "strategic" weapons which are designed to cause massive destruction.

From BBC • Nov. 2, 2022

Mr. Biden also said it would be a “serious mistake” for Russia to use a tactical nuclear weapon.

From Washington Times • Oct. 25, 2022

“The response to a tactical nuclear weapon does not have to be nuclear,” Sagan said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2022

tactical nuclear weapon

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