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anti-aircraft

/ ˌæntɪˈɛəkrɑːft /

noun

  1. modifier of or relating to defence against aircraft attack

    anti-aircraft batteries

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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"In the frozen trenches of Donetsk region and in the burning steppes of Kherson region under shells, hail, and anti-aircraft guns - we are fighting for the right to life."

From BBC

These range from the UK's short-range anti-aircraft weapon, Starstreak, to the Patriot missile system.

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Israeli jets flew hundreds of miles inside Iranian territory, evading Russian-built anti-aircraft systems, often destroying those systems along the way.

From Slate

But it also thought to have anti-aircraft and anti-ship missiles, as well as guided missiles capable of striking deep inside Israel.

From BBC

The military cargo, carried on a warship that arrived on Sunday, included anti-aircraft guns and artillery, the Reuters news agency reports citing security and port officials.

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