Military weapons are devices used by soldiers in combat to achieve a variety of objectives such as disabling enemy personnel, destroying enemy fortifications, and neutralizing vehicles. Synonyms for "military weapons" include armaments, ordinance, arms, firepower, munitions, implements of war, artillery, warheads, ballistic missiles, and combat equipments. These weapons are designed to be effective against a wide range of targets and can include small arms like rifles and pistols or larger weapons such as tanks, missiles, and bombs. Often, the type of weapon used depends on the situation and purpose of the mission, but their strategic value in warfare cannot be understated.