distributed systems
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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Circor designs and manufacturers components for commercial and military aircraft, missile systems, and naval ships.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
Shahed drones have been shot out of the sky by missiles fired from fighter jets or expensive surface-to-air missile systems.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
It first tested shooting down a satellite in 2007, and has since invested in anti-satellite missile systems and an orbital defense system to deter attacks from orbit, along with enhanced space surveillance technologies.
From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026
Tehran has called its 19 islands in the 100-mile strait aircraft carriers, installing radar systems, airstrips and fuel depots, missile systems and naval launches for submarines and fast-attack boats.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
He proved his worth as a spy almost immediately, with detailed descriptions of Russia's latest missile systems, the location of missile batteries in Eastern Europe, and technical details about missile launching pads and fuel supplies.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
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