antisubmarine

/ ˌæntɪˌsʌbməˈriːn /

adjective

1. (of weapons, missiles, etc) designed to combat or destroy submarines

2. (of warfare, tactics, etc) against submarines

Example Sentences

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.

Read more on The Wall Street Journal

At the time, the Navy used lighter-than-air ships for patrol and antisubmarine defense.

Read more on 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.

Read more on Reuters

On Monday, Russia announced the drills of its antisubmarine destroyer Admiral Tributs in the Sea of Japan.

Read more on 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.

Read more on Reuters