Plain English Meaning
A small readout on a military HUD that tells the pilot which weapon is selected, whether it is armed, and whether it is ready to use.
Full Definition
On a military Head-Up Display (HUD), a symbolic indication showing the readiness and configuration of onboard weapons systems, including selected weapon type, arming state, and availability for release.
Context Anchor
Seen in descriptions of HUD displays, especially on military or tactical aircraft; it is usually not part of civilian instrument flying.
Derivation
Status comes from a Latin word meaning “standing” or “condition.” That helps here because weapons status means the current condition of the weapon system, not the importance or rank of anything.