: the section of a missile containing the explosive, chemical, or incendiary charge
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Recent Examples on the WebDuring an armed conflict, such a missile, which has a range of nearly 10,000 km, could be equipped with a nuclear warhead. Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 16 Aug. 2022 If correct, this is remarkable for such a long-endurance system with a powerful warhead. David Hambling, Forbes, 2 Aug. 2022 Modern anti-tank weapons provided to Ukraine, particularly NLAW and Javelin, fire their warhead downward through a tank turret roof. Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 10 June 2022 Zircon,, described as the world’s fastest non-ballistic missile, can be armed with either a conventional or a nuclear warhead, and is said to be impossible to stop with current anti-missile defense systems. Yuras Karmanau, BostonGlobe.com, 28 May 2022 The Zircon, described as the world’s fastest non-ballistic missile, can be armed with either a conventional or a nuclear warhead and is said to be impossible to stop with current defense systems.The Christian Science Monitor, 28 May 2022 This denuclearization concluded in 1996 with the transfer of its last nuclear warhead to Russia. Jessica Trisko Darden, The Conversation, 14 Mar. 2022 Russian bombers have been using 1960s-era KH-class missiles, which were primarily designed to target aircraft carriers using a nuclear warhead and are not able to accurately strike ground targets, officials say. John Bacon, USA TODAY, 4 July 2022 Trash later goes on a cross-country journey to bring a nuclear warhead back to Las Vegas, where evil icon Randall Flagg (Alexander Skarsgård) has set up shop.Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2022 See More