first-strike capability
1First strike — In nuclear strategy, a first strike is a preemptive surprise attack employing overwhelming force. First strike capability is a country s ability to defeat another nuclear power by destroying its arsenal to the point where the attacking country… …
2first-strike — adjective see first strike * * * firstˈ strike adjective • • • Main Entry: ↑first * * * first strike «FURST STRYK», adjective, noun. –adj. 1. (of a nuclear weapon or force) designed or intended for use only in an initial attack: »Weapons openly… …
3first strike — n. 1) to carry out, make a first strike 2) (misc.) a first strike capability * * * [ˌfɜːst straɪk] make a first strike (misc.) a first strike capability to carry out …
4first strike — noun the initial use of nuclear weapons to attack a country that also has nuclear weapons; considered feasible only when the attacker can destroy the other country s ability to retaliate the Pakistani president promised no first strike against… …
5First strike (disambiguation) — In nuclear strategy, first strike capability is a country s ability to defeat another nuclear power by destroying its arsenal to the point where the attacking country can survive the weakened retaliation.First strike may also refer to:* First… …
6first strike — unannounced aggression A use referring to an attack before war has been declared; otherwise it would not be euphemistic. A first strike capability is an ability to attack another with nuclear weapons without prior warning. See also… …
7Strike Witches — Japanese light novel cover of Strike Witches volume 1 ストライクウィッチーズ Genre Military science fiction …
8Strike Commander — Infobox VG| title = Strike Commander developer = Origin Systems publisher = Electronic Arts designer = Chris Roberts engine = Custom released = 1993 genre = flight simulator modes = Single player ratings = USK: 12+ platforms = x86 (MS DOS) media …
9Strike fighter — A strike fighter is a fighter aircraft which is also capable of attacking surface targets, including ships. It differs from an attack aircraft in that the aircraft remains a capable fighter. Previously, an airstrike on a ground target would… …
10Strike Force (France) — The force de frappe (literally Strike Force ; meant for dissuasion , i.e. deterrence) is the designation of what used to be a triad of air , sea and land based French Nuclear Forces, part of the military of France. France has the third largest… …
