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THEATER NUCLEAR FORCES [1 record]

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Record 1 1984-12-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • CBRNE Weapons
DEF

Nuclear combat power expressly designed for deterrent, offensive, and defensive purposes that contribute to the accomplishment of localized military missions; the threatened or actual application of such power. May be employed in general as well as limited wars.

Key term(s)
  • theatre nuclear force
  • theater nuclear force

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes CBRNE
OBS

Dans les négociations sur la limitation des armements, on utilise maintenant "forces nucléaires à portée intermédiaire" au lieu de "forces nucléaires de théâtre" et surtout, l'abréviation INF de l'anglais "intermediate-range Nuclear Forces". Voir fiche "intermediate-range nuclear forces".

Key term(s)
  • force nucléaire de théâtre d'opérations
  • force nucléaire de théâtre

Spanish

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