antisubmarine
Britishadjective
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(of weapons, missiles, etc) designed to combat or destroy submarines
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(of warfare, tactics, etc) against submarines
Example Sentences
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A recent announcement by Norway to buy Type 26 antisubmarine frigates is expected to lead to a substantial order, which would be booked after 2025, the company said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 12, 2025
On Monday, Russia announced the drills of its antisubmarine destroyer Admiral Tributs in the Sea of Japan.
From Reuters • Apr. 25, 2023
On Saturday, Taiwan’s military also spotted four Chengdu J-10 fighters, a Y-8 antisubmarine warfare plane and three H-6 bombers southwest of the island, the Ministry of Defense said on its website.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 12, 2022
The latest incident included 22 fighters, as well as electronic warfare, early warning and antisubmarine aircraft, Taiwan's defence ministry said.
From BBC • May 31, 2022
One factor in the success of the antisubmarine campaign is not mentioned, important as it proved to be.
From When Winter Comes to Main Street by Overton, Grant Martin
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