: the section of a missile containing the explosive, chemical, or incendiary charge
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But those warheads hitting the United States would have profound consequences for the planet and its people.
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Matthew Gault, WIRED, 22 July 2024
During the second half of the Cold War, the United States and the Soviet Union chose to deploy multiple independently targetable reentry vehicles, or MIRVs, missiles loaded with several nuclear warheads.
—Charles L. Glaser, Foreign Affairs, 18 June 2024
Israeli officials say there are even more serious concerns about Hezbollah inaccurately launching long-range surface-to-surface missiles, which have bigger warheads and can cause much greater damage and more casualties.
—Barak Ravid, Axios, 7 Aug. 2024
The Air Force wanted to efficiently deliver nuclear warheads to targets around the world.
—Jacek Krywko, Ars Technica, 22 July 2024
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Matthew Gault, WIRED, 22 July 2024
During the second half of the Cold War, the United States and the Soviet Union chose to deploy multiple independently targetable reentry vehicles, or MIRVs, missiles loaded with several nuclear warheads.
—Charles L. Glaser, Foreign Affairs, 18 June 2024
Israeli officials say there are even more serious concerns about Hezbollah inaccurately launching long-range surface-to-surface missiles, which have bigger warheads and can cause much greater damage and more casualties.
—Barak Ravid, Axios, 7 Aug. 2024
The Air Force wanted to efficiently deliver nuclear warheads to targets around the world.
—Jacek Krywko, Ars Technica, 22 July 2024
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warhead
noun
war·head
ˈwȯ(ə)r-ˌhed 
: the section of a missile containing the charge
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