Conventional weapon

A conventional weapon is a weapon that does not incorporate chemical, biological or nuclear payloads. The phrase is a neologism, invented to describe the arsenal that existed before the other categories of weapons were heavily researched in the 20th century.

Related Topics:
Weapon - Chemical - Biological - Nuclear - Neologism - 20th century

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There are several international treaties that deal with restrictions on conventional weapons.

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• Hague Convention of 1899 - which restricts the use of Dum-dum bullets (declaration III).
• Convention on Conventional Weapons (CCW) - which restricts non detectable Shrapnel, Blinding Lasers, Depleted uranium, landmines and Incendiary bombs.
• Ottawa Treaty on anti-personnel landmines.
 
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