antisubmarine

/ ˌæntɪˌsʌbməˈriːn /

adjective

1. (of weapons, missiles, etc) designed to combat or destroy submarines
2. (of warfare, tactics, etc) against submarines

Example Sentences

At the time, the Navy used lighter-than-air ships for patrol and antisubmarine defense.

From Seattle Times

Reuters has seen documents describing talks for a credit facility that Russia would extend to Vietnam to buy heavy weaponry, including anti-ship missiles, antisubmarine aircraft and helicopters, antiaircraft missile systems and fighter jets.

From Reuters

On Monday, Russia announced the drills of its antisubmarine destroyer Admiral Tributs in the Sea of Japan.

From Reuters

The latest Chinese mission included 17 fighters and six H-6 bombers, as well as electronic warfare, early warning, antisubmarine and an aerial refuelling aircraft, Taiwan's defence ministry said.

From Reuters

The latest incident included 22 fighters, as well as electronic warfare, early warning and antisubmarine aircraft, Taiwan's defence ministry said.

From BBC