atomic demolition munition

Related to atomic demolition munition: Special Atomic Demolition Munition

atomic demolition munition

A nuclear device designed to be detonated on or below the ground surface, or under water as a demolition munition against material-type targets to block, deny, and/or canalize the enemy.

Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. US Department of Defense 2005.

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