Multiple Independently targetable Reentry Vehicles (MIRVs)

Multiple Independently Targetable Reentry Vehicles (MIRVs) are advanced missile systems designed to carry several nuclear warheads, each capable of hitting different targets independently. Launched atop a single rocket, MIRVs separate in space, allowing each warhead to glide towards its designated target. This technology increases the strike capability of a single missile, making it more effective and harder to defend against, as it overwhelms enemy missile defenses. Developed during the Cold War, MIRVs exemplify the complexities of modern strategic warfare and nuclear deterrence.