active air defense
Direct defensive action taken to destroy, nullify, or reduce the effectiveness of hostile air and missile threats against friendly forces and assets. It includes the use of aircraft, air defense weapons, electronic warfare, and other available weapons. See also air defense. (JP 3-01) | ||||
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active air defense
Noun
1. air defense by the use aircraft or missiles or artillery or electronic countermeasures
(hypernym) air defense
Noun
1. air defense by the use aircraft or missiles or artillery or electronic countermeasures
(hypernym) air defense