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It now intercepts a vast proportion of drones and missiles – although Russia often fires them in such great numbers they overwhelmed air defences and many do get through.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

SkyFall’s P1-Sun intercepts other drones, like Russia’s versions of Iran’s Shahed drones.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

At the upper tier is the Arrow 3, which intercepts long-range ballistic missiles that leave the Earth’s atmosphere and is among the best antimissile munitions in the world.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

The encryption is so strong that even if someone intercepts your data, it looks like complete gibberish to them.

From Salon • Feb. 11, 2026

The blade crosses the Schoharie Reservoir and intercepts Manorkill Falls.

From "On the Far Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George