Area denial weapon
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title:
Area denial weapon
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An area denial weapon is a defensive device used to prevent an adversary from occupying or traversing an area of land, sea or air. The specific method may not be totally effective in preventing passage, but is sufficient to severely restrict, slow down, or endanger the opponent. Some area denial weapons pose risks to civilians entering the area even long after combat has ended, and consequently are often controversial.
An area denial weapon can be part of an anti-access/area denial (A2/AD) strat
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Weapon device for preventing occupation or traversing of a specified location
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Area_denial_weapon
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2024-04-13T10:16:36Z
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