= High-alert nuclear weapon
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High-alert nuclear weapons refer to nuclear arms that are maintained in a state of readiness for immediate launch. These weapons are typically kept on a short notice status, allowing for a rapid response to perceived threats. The concept often applies to nuclear warheads that are deployed on systems such as intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs), and strategic bombers.
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