"Weapon now known as an LGM-118 Peacekeeper" NYT crossword answer is:
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The LGM-118 Peacekeeper, also known as the MX missile, is an intercontinental ballistic missile developed by the United States during the Cold War. It was first deployed in 1986 and was the first missile system capable of carrying up to 10 independently targetable warheads. The Peacekeeper was retired in 2005, but its legacy remains as a symbol of the Cold War era and a reminder of the importance of nuclear deterrence.