: the section of a missile containing the explosive, chemical, or incendiary charge
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The explosive warheads of these bombs have changed little since the U.S. Navy created them shortly after World War II, but the Pentagon has kept them in service by developing new parts and pieces that can be attached for a variety of purposes.
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John Ismay, New York Times, 11 May 2024
Russia has about 1,558 non-strategic nuclear warheads, according to the Federation of American Scientists, though there is uncertainty about exact figures for such weapons due to a lack of transparency.
—Guy Faulconbridge, USA TODAY, 6 May 2024
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John Ismay, New York Times, 11 May 2024
Russia has about 1,558 non-strategic nuclear warheads, according to the Federation of American Scientists, though there is uncertainty about exact figures for such weapons due to a lack of transparency.
—Guy Faulconbridge, USA TODAY, 6 May 2024
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warhead
noun
war·head
ˈwȯ(ə)r-ˌhed 
: the section of a missile containing the charge
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