antisubmarine
Britishadjective
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(of weapons, missiles, etc) designed to combat or destroy submarines
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(of warfare, tactics, etc) against submarines
Example Sentences
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A recent announcement by Norway to buy Type 26 antisubmarine frigates is expected to lead to a substantial order, which would be booked after 2025, the company said.
At the time, the Navy used lighter-than-air ships for patrol and antisubmarine defense.
From Seattle Times
Reuters has seen documents describing talks for a credit facility that Russia would extend to Vietnam to buy heavy weaponry, including anti-ship missiles, antisubmarine aircraft and helicopters, antiaircraft missile systems and fighter jets.
From Reuters
On Monday, Russia announced the drills of its antisubmarine destroyer Admiral Tributs in the Sea of Japan.
From Reuters
The latest Chinese mission included 17 fighters and six H-6 bombers, as well as electronic warfare, early warning, antisubmarine and an aerial refuelling aircraft, Taiwan's defence ministry said.
From Reuters
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