Tactical Nuclear Weapons

Belarus recently launched drills involving missiles and warplanes capable of carrying tactical nuclear weapons.

About Tactical Nuclear Weapons:

• Range: Short-range nuclear weapons with ranges of less than 500 km for land-based missiles and less than 600 km for air- and sea-based missiles.
• Examples: Include aerial bombs, warheads for short-range missiles, and artillery munitions.
• Alternative Name: Also called “non-strategic nuclear weapons.”
• Purpose: Less powerful and generally designed for use against troops and weapons on the battlefield.

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