His hosts emphasized its small size and lack of "defensive depth," saying this showed the need for a powerful deterrent capability.

Khan urged the need of acceleration of nuclear energy programme and developed a credible nuclear deterrent capability.

Because the critics are missing the larger point, which is this: Sept. 11 happened because America had lost its deterrent capability.

A weapon's ability to withstand a first strike increases its retaliatory value and, by definition, enhances its deterrent capability.

Post-conflict, regeneration of a credible nuclear deterrent capability will deter further aggression.

The Council recognised the importance of peacekeeping operations having a deterrent capability with a clear objectives and a timeframe.

This would greatly improve the deterrent capability of the UK's V bomber force.

Its deterrent capability, its steadfastness would be seriously eroded.

Previously, it was primarily focused on developing ballistic missiles and rockets to increase the nation's strategic deterrent capability.

I do believe that Iran wants a nuclear-weapons capability, but first and foremost for its defense, in order to have a deterrent capability.