Non-conventional weapons – biological, chemical, nuclear and ballistic missiles – continue to pose challenges to Middle Eastern security. Not only are they present, or believed to be present, in the region, but some of those weapon categories have actually been used in war.

What is an unconventional weapon?

Unconventional weapon may refer to: Improvised weapon. Weapon of mass destruction. Any weapon not considered to be a conventional weapon. Weapons used in unconventional warfare.

Is a gun a conventional weapon?

Examples of these weapons include conventional military weapons, rifles, homemade bombs, and dynamite.