Kinetic means action involving lethal force. That’s all.
Not really. Kinetic energy is defined as energy from motion.
Lethal or otherwise has nothing to do with it.
Project Thor also known as Rods from God are kinetic weapons. Their destructive force is derived only from their weight and the speed of their impact.
Rocket propelled tungsten rods about the size of a telephone pole. Weight, hardness and velocity is the name of the game.
Let me rephrase my response.
Kinetic military action is milspeak for military action that involves lethal force.
Peacekeeping mission: Not kinetic.
Firing a Maverick missile into a truck: Kinetic.