👉 The Atlantic Weapon, also known as the Atlantic Missile System (AMS), was a proposed missile defense system designed to protect North American countries from ballistic missile threats during the Cold War era. Conceptualized in the 1970s, it aimed to intercept incoming missiles by deploying a network of mobile ground-launched ballistic missiles (GLBMs) along the Atlantic coast, capable of reaching targets in Europe and beyond. The system was intended to complement existing missile defenses and enhance the United States' ability to deter and respond to potential nuclear attacks. Although never fully implemented due to various strategic, political, and technological challenges, the Atlantic Weapon represented a significant effort in developing a comprehensive missile defense strategy for the region.
