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missile defence system

/ˈmɪsaɪl dɪˈfens ˈsɪstəm/

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/ˈmɪsaɪl dɪˈfens ˈsɪstəm/C1formaltechnical
  • ruВоенная или стратегическая система, предназначенная для обнаружения, отслеживания, перехвата и уничтожения входящих ракет до того, как они достигнут цели.

A military or strategic system designed to detect, track, intercept, and destroy incoming missiles before they reach their target.

  1. Military defense technologyC1formal

    A network of systems designed to detect, track, intercept, and destroy incoming missiles before they reach their target.

    ruСистема противоракетной обороны

    • The country invested heavily in its missile defence system to protect its borders.
    • The missile defence system successfully intercepted a test target during the trial.
    • Debates continue over the effectiveness of the missile defence system against advanced threats.