Definitions of Weapons of Mass Destruction on the Web:
In arms control usage, weapons that are capable of a high order of destruction and/or of being used in such a manner as to destroy large numbers of people. Can be nuclear, chemical biological and radiological weapons, but excludes the means of transporting or propelling the weapon where such means is a separable and divisible part of the weapon. (JP1-02)
www.mema.domestic-preparedness.net/glossary.html
Nuclear, biological or chemical weapons.
www.nti.org/e_research/e6_glossary.html
refers to nuclear, biological or chemical weapons.
cnsdl.miis.edu/npt/gloss/glossary.htm
In arms control usage, weapons that are capable of a high order of destruction and/or of being used in such a manner as to destroy large numbers of people. Can be nuclear, chemical, biological, and radiological weapons, but excludes the means of transporting or propelling the weapon where such means is a separable and divisible part of the weapon. Also referred to as WMD.
www.gunnerynetwork.com/glossary/w-glossary.html
WMD encompasses a broad family of weapons, including conventional, biological, chemical, nuclear, or other advanced weapons. These weapons are characterized by their broad-sweeping intended effects, such as inflicting mass casualties and/or physical destruction. Detecting, tracking, neutralizing, or minimizing the effects of such weapons have become key issues in support of the military services and government investigative agencies. The objective of this focus area is to enhance WMD detection, tracking, and neutralization capabilities.
www.afams.af.mil/programs/projects/lftt/focus_areas.htm
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