Terminal Guidance

Definition

Real-time navigational adjustment of a weapon system to its target, often via laser or GPS. The last-second 'actually, aim here' correction.

Example Usage

The missile relied on laser terminal guidance for precision strike.

Origin

Weapons systems terminology, 1970s onwards

Fun Fact

Laser-guided munitions changed warfare by making 'accidents' much harder to claim.

Source: Weapons systems and precision-guided munitions doctrine

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