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second strike capability

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The ability to survive a first strike with sufficient resources to deliver an effective counterblow (generally associated with nuclear weapons).
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These forces will be tested for their second strike capability under four conditions of alertness and launch doctrine: * forces are on generated, or ready, alert and launched on warning of attack * forces are on generated alert and launched after riding out a first strike * forces are on day-to-day alert and are launched on warning * forces are on day-to-day alert and are riding out the attack.
SORT-ing out START: options for U.S.-Russian strategic arms reductions by Cimbala, Stephen J. / Joint Force Quarterly
The nuclear submarine fleet with its second strike capability is then likely to be used to reinforce pressure on Pakistan not to use nuclear weapons, tactical or strategic, to deter or counter any Indian thrust into Pakistan.
Pakistan must counter India's growing power by Gulf News (United Arab Emirates)
Whether Israel would be able to respond depends on its second strike capability.
The Iranian nuclear threat: Israel's options under international law by Greenblum, Benjamin M. / Houston Journal of International Law
 
 
 
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