Definition of Active air defense

1. Noun. Air defense by the use aircraft or missiles or artillery or electronic countermeasures.

Generic synonyms: Air Defense

Lexicographical Neighbors of Active Air Defense

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active acetate
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active air defense (current term)
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Literary usage of Active air defense

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Military Dictionary (1987)
"See also active 'air defense; passive air defense. air defense—(NATO) All measures designed to nullify or reduce the effectiveness of hostile air action. ..."

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