Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM)

An Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) is a long-range missile capable of delivering nuclear or conventional warheads across continents. It is launched from land-based silos or mobile platforms, follows a high-arc trajectory out of Earth's atmosphere, then re-enters the atmosphere to strike a target hundreds or thousands of miles away. ICBMs are designed for rapid response and strategic deterrence, often kept in secure silos or mobile units. They are a key part of a nation's defense strategy, capable of reaching distant targets with high precision and speed.