armament

• Sammelbezeichnung für militärische Waffen und Ausrüstung, die von Streitkräften verwendet werden, oder der Vorgang, Truppen für einen Konflikt mit Waffen auszurüsten.

A noun referring to the military weapons and equipment used by a force, or the process of equipping with weapons in preparation for conflict.

1. Military weapons and equipmentB2formal

   The weapons and military equipment used by a country or armed force.

   Bewaffnung

   • The nation increased its armament during the conflict.
   • Modern armament includes advanced missile systems.
   • The treaty limited the armament of both countries.

   Synonymematerielordnanceweaponry

2. Process of equipping for warC1formal

   The act of preparing and equipping military forces with weapons for potential combat.

   Aufrüstung

   • The armament of the army took several months.
   • Armament efforts intensified as tensions rose.
   • The government allocated funds for the armament of the navy.

   Synonymemilitarizationmobilizationrearmament

   Antonymedisarmament