hunter-killer

American  

[huhn-ter-kil-er] / ˈhʌn tərˈkɪl ər /

adjective

1. of or relating to a combined naval air and fleet force operating to seek out and destroy enemy submarines.

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hunter-killer British  

adjective

1. denoting a type of naval vessel, esp a submarine, designed and equipped to pursue and destroy enemy craft

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Example Sentences

But the battlefield has changed substantially since then, notably by the ubiquitous use of Russian surveillance drones and hunter-killer drones.

From Seattle Times

In Avdiivka, Ukrainian forces were badly outgunned and fighting back against Russian glide bombs and hunter-killer drones with whatever ammunition they had left.

From Seattle Times

“The whole aura of the Vietnam War was influenced by what went on in the 'hunter-killer' teams of Phoenix, Delta, etc.,”

From Salon

"This multi-billion-pound investment in the Aukus submarine programme will help deliver the long term hunter-killer submarine capabilities the UK needs to maintain our strategic advantage and secure our leading place in a contested global order," UK defence minister Grant Shapps said as the Conservative party conference got underway in Manchester.

From BBC

Air Force and allied American nations as a “hunter-killer” drone that can operate at high altitudes for long hours and follow a target before attacking.

From Washington Times