👉 Counting Missiles, also known as Multiple Independently Targetable Reentry Vehicles (MIRVs), are a type of missile system that allows a single launch vehicle to carry multiple independently targetable reentry vehicles (MIRVs) on different trajectories. Each MIRV can independently navigate to and hit its designated target, making the system capable of striking multiple targets simultaneously with a single missile launch. This technology was developed during the Cold War to enhance offensive military capabilities, though its use has been limited due to international treaties and concerns over escalation. The primary advantage of Counting Missiles is its ability to overwhelm defenses by increasing the number of potential targets, but it also complicates missile defense systems and raises significant strategic stability issues.
