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anti-aircraft

British  
/ ˌæntɪˈɛəkrɑːft /

noun

  1. (modifier) of or relating to defence against aircraft attack

    anti-aircraft batteries

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The drive, which includes a new anti-missile, anti-aircraft and anti-drone defensive dome called "Achilles's Shield", is aimed at addressing rapidly changing geopolitical challenges and fraying transatlantic ties, the government has said.

From Barron's Jan. 15, 2026

Taiwanese marines, equipped with anti-aircraft missiles, would likely defend the city’s airport.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 7, 2025

Maduro boasts some 5,000 Russian Igla-S, man-portable anti-aircraft missiles positioned at key air-defense points.

From Salon Nov. 3, 2025

Flying from RAF Gosfield, near Braintree, Essex, Mr Latham carried a mortar section, with a Jeep and trailer, and was dropped into ground smoke and heavy anti-aircraft fire.

From BBC Mar. 15, 2025

A breeze came in the night and we heard the men of the anti-aircraft gun on the next roof talking.

From "A Farewell To Arms" by Ernest Hemingway

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