weapons

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It will also channel 11 billion pounds into a mix of long-range weapons, cruise missiles and munitions production, and over 5 billion pounds on drones and uncrewed ground vehicles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

It is certainly a dramatic transformation away from expensive big-ticket items like destroyers, towards large numbers of much cheaper and more expendable weapons.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

"It would be...not misplaced to refer to their capabilities as akin to digital nuclear weapons," Ratcliffe said.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

Or Harry Truman, who demonstrated character when he took responsibility for the use of atomic weapons, refusing to deflect blame amid global controversy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

In one highly coordinated operation, the United States would launch weapons from bombers, submarines, and missile bases in America and Western Europe.

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