Nonproliferation Center (Noun)
Meaning
An agency that serves as the focal point for all Intelligence Community activities related to nonproliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their missile delivery systems.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The nonproliferation center utilizes gathered intelligence to track and monitor the development and spread of nuclear arms globally.
- Researchers at the nonproliferation center concluded that several rogue nations possessed the capabilities to launch intercontinental ballistic missile attacks.
- Government officials briefed the staff at the nonproliferation center about new methods used by smugglers to secretly transport missile components across international borders.
- Staff analysts working at the nonproliferation center sifted through data gathered by various government agencies and uncovered signs that North Korea might resume testing of long-range missiles.
- Special agents trained by the nonproliferation center investigated international trade deals for indications that Iran may secretly import high-tech materials suitable for manufacturing of WMD.