weapon system — A total complex of equipment, skills, and techniques which together form an instrument of combat, usually but not necessarily having an air vehicle as its major operational element. A combat aircraft with its support system and equipment forms a… … Aviation dictionary
Weapon System Safety — The United States Navy formed the Weapon System Explosives Safety Review Board (WSESRB) in 1968 as a result of the tragic fire on the USS Forrestal (CV 59). The subsequent investigation recommended an independent review process be established.… … Wikipedia
weapon system employment concept — A description in broad terms, based on established outline characteristics, of the application of a particular equipment or weapon system within the framework of tactical concept and future doctrines … Military dictionary
weapon system video — 1. Imagery recorded by video camera systems aboard aircraft or ship that shows delivery and impact of air to ground, or surface to air ordnance and air to air engagements. 2. A term used to describe the overarching program or process of capturing … Military dictionary
weapon system — noun any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting (Freq. 4) he was licensed to carry a weapon • Syn: ↑weapon, ↑arm • Derivationally related forms: ↑arm (for: ↑arm), ↑ … Useful english dictionary
Javelin Medium Antiarmor Weapon System — Allgemeine Informationen Militärische Bezeichnung Javelin Medium Antiarmor Weapon System Entwicklungsland … Deutsch Wikipedia
Close-in weapon system — Phalanx CIWS A close in weapon system (CIWS), often pronounced sea whiz, is a naval shipboard point defense weapon for detecting and destroying at short range incoming anti ship missiles and enemy aircraft which have penetrated the outer defenses … Wikipedia
M21 Sniper Weapon System — Infobox Weapon name=Rifle, 7.62 mm, Sniper, M21 caption= M21 sniper rifle origin=flagcountry|United States type= Sniper rifle is ranged=yes is bladed= is explosive= is artillery= is vehicle= service= 1969–1988 ( officially replaced by M24 SWS;… … Wikipedia
Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System — The Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) was a developmental program to provide a laser guided missile which would have been compatible with existing Hydra 70 unguided rocket systems in service. OverviewWhere possible the system would… … Wikipedia
Common Remotely Operated Weapon System — The Common Remotely Operated Weapon System program, (CROWS or CROWS II) is a remote control weapon system that provides the operator with theability to acquire and engage targets while inside a vehicle, protected by its armor. It isdesigned to… … Wikipedia
