nuclear capability

idiom

: nuclear weapons
The country does not have nuclear capability.

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That’s why the U.S. is now pursuing more small nuclear capability to catch up with China, where smaller, safer nuclear power plants are the norm. John Werner, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024 The Chinese army, on the other hand, has transformed into Asia’s largest military force, in both conventional and nuclear capability. Kyle Balzer, Foreign Affairs, 21 Nov. 2024 North Korea showcased its nuclear capability by launching a new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on Thursday in a test just days ahead of the United States presidential election. Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024 Since 2022, North Korea has dramatically ramped up its weapons tests in what analysts call an attempt to bolster its nuclear capability and increase its leverage in future diplomacy with the U.S. This story was reported by The Associated Press. Hyung-Jin Kim, The Christian Science Monitor, 3 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for nuclear capability 

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“Nuclear capability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nuclear%20capability. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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