strategic weapons system — any weapons system designed to strike an enemy at the source of his military, economic, or political power. In practice, this means destroying a nation s cities, factories, military bases, transportation and communications infrastructure,… … Universalium
weapons system — Any integrated system for the control and operation of a specific type of weaponry. Weapons are usually divided into two categories, strategic and tactical. Strategic weapons strike at the seat of an enemy s military, economic, and political… … Universalium
tactical weapons system — ▪ military technology Introduction system integrating tactical weapons with electronic equipment for target acquisition, aiming, or fire control or a combination of such purposes. Tactical weapons are designed for offensive or defensive use … Universalium
Strategic Defense Initiative — Organization SDIO Agency overview Formed 1984 Dissolved 1993 (renamed) Superseding a … Wikipedia
Strategic Air Command divisions — Main article:Strategic Air Command1st Divisions 1st Air Division*Activated on: 1 July 1954. *At: Westover AFB, MA *Assigned to: Strategic Air Command, Eighth Air Force. *Inactivated on: 1 April 1955.1st Air Division (Meteorological… … Wikipedia
Strategic Defense Initiative — (abbr SDI) the plan by US President Reagan to build a defence in space against nuclear weapons. Its popular name was ‘Star Wars’. He announced this in 1983, but it was never built because of the expense and the end of the Cold War. SDI was… … Universalium
Strategic management — is a field that deals with the major intended and emergent initiatives taken by general managers on behalf of owners, involving utilization of resources, to enhance the performance of firms in their external environments.[1] It entails specifying… … Wikipedia
Strategic Air Command (film) — Strategic Air Command 1955 Theatrical Poster Directed by Anthony Mann … Wikipedia
rocket and missile system — ▪ weapons system Introduction any of a variety of weapons systems that deliver explosive warheads to their targets by means of rocket propulsion. Rocket is a general term used broadly to describe a variety of jet propelled missiles… … Universalium
Strategic Arms Limitation Talks — SALT redirects here. For other uses, see SALT (disambiguation). Gerald Ford and Leonid Brezhnev signing a joint communiqué on the SALT treaty in Vladivostok, November 23, 1974 The Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty refers to two rounds of … Wikipedia
Strategic Air Command in the United Kingdom — Infobox Military Conflict conflict = Bases of the United States Air Force Strategic Air Command in the United Kingdom partof = the Cold War caption = Royal Air Force Stations used by the United States Air Force Strategic Air Command. date = 1948… … Wikipedia