armament

Definitions

Military weapons and equipment used by a country or force.

The process of equipping military forces with weapons and supplies.

Examples

The country increased its naval armament to protect its coastal borders.

The treaty strictly limited the development and stockpiling of nuclear armament.

The soldiers checked their personal armament before heading out on the mission.

Synonyms

weaponry armaments ordnance munitions arms weapon warfare

Antonyms

disarmament demilitarization peace pacification unarmed defenselessness