anti-aircraft

British

/ ˌæntɪˈɛəkrɑːft /

noun

(modifier) of or relating to defence against aircraft attack

anti-aircraft batteries

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"Air raid shelters, anti-aircraft defences - it's remarkable how much was built in a short space of time," he added.

From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026

Ukraine's homegrown air defence network -- electronic jamming systems, anti-aircraft guns, helicopters and jets, and smaller interceptor drones -- took down all but 22 of the Russian drones.

From Barron's ● May 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

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

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys

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