Wiktionary
weapons hold
phr. (context military English) An order that weapons may only be fired at targets (especially aircraft or missiles) when under attack, or in response to a formal order
Usage examples of "weapons hold".
Aft in the special weapons hold, Miriya strapped herself into the Quadrono scout ship-a combination thruster unit and multiple-missile launcher developed by the Invid, and designed for infiltration or solo penetration operations.