noun

A warhead is the explosive or toxic material at the tip of a missile, torpedo, or other projectile that is designed to detonate upon impact or at a predetermined distance from the target, causing damage or destruction.

Example

1. The missile was armed with a high-explosive warhead that could destroy a small building.
2. The submarine launched a torpedo with a nuclear warhead as part of a training exercise.
3. The military used a drone with a precision-guided warhead to target a terrorist hideout.