anti-aircraft

British

/ ˌæntɪˈɛəkrɑːft /

noun

(modifier) of or relating to defence against aircraft attack

anti-aircraft batteries

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"We don't understand how the anti-aircraft system failed. We don't know what happened with the rocket-launch system."

From Barron's • Jan. 14, 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

They are met by anti-aircraft fire – which is mostly ineffective.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2025

The ship had anti-aircraft guns affixed to the deck.

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys

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