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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
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. ..."