What does the cryptic crossword clue "We will get protective gear seeing off latest in nuclear munitions (7)" mean?

The definition is "munitions". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). WE (synonym="WE") + AP (synonym="AP") + ONS (synonym="protective gear") = WEAPONS; definition: "munitions" The answer is WEAPONS.

We will get protective gear seeing off latest in nuclear munitions (7)

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