A multiple independently targetable reentry vehicle (MIRV) is an exoatmospheric ballistic missile payload containing several warheads, each capable of being aimed to hit a different target.

Aug 28, 2017 · Multiple Independently-targetable Reentry Vehicles (MIRVs) were originally developed in the early 1960s to permit a missile to deliver multiple nuclear warheads to different targets. In …

Sep 13, 2025 · The “Multiple Independently Targetable Reentry Vehicle,” or MIRV, is a tool that has revolutionized missile design around the world—effectively making it all but impossible for any nation …

MIRV, any of several nuclear warheads carried on the front end, or “bus,” of a ballistic missile. Each MIRV allows separately targeted nuclear warheads to be sent on their independent ways after the …

MIRV would be used to reduce collateral damage "by matching the yield to the target." MIRVs could hit point targets, such as a missile base or silo, so accurately that only a small nuclear warhead would …

Jan 22, 2025 · MIRV-capable missiles, developed by nuclear-armed countries, are advanced ballistic missiles equipped to carry multiple independently targetable reentry vehicles (MIRVs). These …

A multiple independently targetable reentry vehicle (MIRV) is a ballistic missile payload containing several warheads, each capable of hitting one of a group of targets.

Jun 20, 2025 · MIRV stands for Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle. It allows a single missile, typically a long-range ballistic missile, to carry multiple nuclear or conventional warheads.

tinental ballistic missile (ICBM), which has a range of over 7,000 kilometers. MIRVs were initially developed to enhance nuclear deterrence capabilities by allowing a single ballistic missile to carry …

Dec 11, 2024 · Russia swiftly retaliated with a new multi-warhead ballistic missile capable of carrying nuclear payloads, capturing global attention. It was reported on November 21 that Russia deployed a …