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Recent Examples of weaponryAmid other factors driving the killing, the sheer plenitude of weaponry on the streets was pivotal, said Daniel Webster, a gun-violence researcher at Johns Hopkins University.—Alec MacGillis, ProPublica, 1 June 2026 In Sweden, Russia is targeting the defense industry and high-end research on the country’s most advanced weaponry, such as the Gripen fighter jet, Wedelin said.—Emma Burrows, Fortune, 30 May 2026 While some missiles could take only a year or two to replace, such as precision strike missiles and joint air-to-surface standoff missiles, other more advanced weaponry could take much longer, according to the study released Wednesday.—CBS News, 27 May 2026 While driving to the meeting alongside Miles and his right-hand man, Mo (Mo Brings Plenty), their car is ambushed by unknown hitmen armed with some serious weaponry.—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 25 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for weaponry
Mexican authorities have previously expressed fears they could be used as weapons by rowdy fans.
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Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
The company revealed that the fuze upgrades launch platforms into low-cost, effective counter-unmanned aerial system weapons to enhance reliable detonation at the optimal impact.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 June 2026
Between 2012 and 2015, Perry was also convicted of assault likely to cause great bodily injury, domestic violence, possession of ammunition as a felon and fleeing from police in Sacramento County, according to the criminal complaint.
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James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
More picks offer more chances at fortifying their roster, or more trade ammunition to move up for a quarterback in a strong draft class next spring.