👉 The global weapon, often referred to as the "nuclear triad," is a strategic concept describing the three primary means by which nuclear-armed states can deliver a devastating retaliatory strike. These are land-based intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs), and strategic bombers. This triad ensures a nation's nuclear deterrent is robust and survivable, as it can withstand first strikes and still maintain its ability to retaliate. The concept was developed during the Cold War as a means to prevent nuclear war by guaranteeing mutual assured destruction (MAD), where any nuclear attack would result in catastrophic retaliation, thus deterring potential aggressors. Today, while the focus has shifted to modernizing and securing these capabilities, the global weapon remains a critical element of international security and strategic stability.
