noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
arms; armament; arming oneself
Refers to being armed with weapons, or the act of arming. Used for military forces, groups, or individuals. Often appears in compounds like 武装勢力 (armed group) or 武装解除 (disarmament).
その地域では武装勢力が活動している。
Armed groups are active in that region.
The police officers armed themselves and headed to the scene.