Definition
A weapon designed so you can attack something from a really safe distance, which is either brilliant strategic thinking or an admission that you don't trust your aim. A weapon system that allows engagement from beyond effective range of enemy fire.
Example Usage
Cruise missiles are standoff weapons that allow strikes deep in enemy territory without air defense risk.
Origin
Modern military weapons development terminology
Fun Fact
The development of standoff weapons essentially invented the concept of risk-free warfare, which doesn't actually exist but theoretically exists.
Source: Military Weapons Systems Development and Doctrine
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