strategic nuclear deterrent
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concept
A strategic nuclear deterrent is a nation's capability, typically comprising long-range nuclear weapons and delivery systems, designed to dissuade adversaries from attacking by threatening devastating retaliatory strikes.
Observed surface forms (2)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| French nuclear deterrent | 1 |
| nuclear deterrent force | 1 |
Instances (3)
| Instance | Via concept surface |
|---|---|
| Russian nuclear triad | — |
| Force de frappe | French nuclear deterrent |
| RAF V-bomber force | nuclear deterrent force |