weaponssystems
A weapon system is an integrated ensemble designed to deliver a military effect by combining weapons with platforms, sensors, fire-control, and support elements. Unlike a stand-alone munition, a weapon system emphasizes the interaction among its components to achieve precision, range, lethality, and survivability in contested environments. The term covers a broad range of applications across land, sea, air, and space domains, from fixed sites to mobile platforms and unmanned systems.
Core components typically include the platform (such as a vehicle, ship, aircraft, or fixed mount), the munitions
Classification follows several axes. By platform: land, maritime, air, or space; by munitions type: guns, missiles,
Development trends focus on sensor fusion, fire-control automation, and network-centric operations. Weapon systems are evaluated for