ABM
Speech parts
1. ABM - Noun
2. ABM - Proper noun
Meaning
a defensive missile designed to shoot down incoming intercontinental ballistic missiles
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We are not pursuing research to develop ABM space systems. There are studies to improve systems of warning against a missile attack, communications and navigation systems and to develop ground-based ABM defences.
the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks placed limits on the deployment of ABMs
ABM systems were developed initially to counter single warheads launched from large Intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs).
At a predetermined distance from the incoming re-entry vehicle (RV) the warhead releases, in the case of the ABM warhead by an explosive expulsion charge, an array of mainly rod-like sub-projectiles into the RV's flight path.
AMaRV was guided by a fully autonomous navigation system designed for evading anti-ballistic missile (ABM) interception.
ABM doesn’t work without an account-based selling team.