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“A modern nuclear weapon is delivered to its target by being mounted on a large rocket, capable of transporting it over 1,000 km away.”
Modern strategic nuclear weapons are predominantly delivered using ballistic missiles, which are multi-stage rockets launched from land-based silos, mobile platforms, or submarines. These delivery vehicles are categorized by range, with Medium-Range Ballistic Missiles (MRBMs) reaching 1,000 to 3,000 km and Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs) capable of traveling more than 5,500 km [1.2.3, 1.4.3]. While the nuclear triad also includes aircraft that deliver gravity bombs and cruise missiles, large-scale rocket-propelled missiles are the primary method for ensuring a rapid strategic response [1.3.2, 1.5.7]. Official reports from the U.S. Department of Energy and the Arms Control Association confirm that these ballistic systems remain the standard for modern nuclear delivery and deterrence [1.1.8, 1.2.4].
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