survivability
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“More air bases in western Saudi Arabia would add depth, dispersal, survivability, and avoid the Hormuz chokepoint,” said David Deptula, a retired Air Force three-star general who is the dean of the Mitchell Institute.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 1, 2026
Commissioner Grant Stevens said authorities were searching a wider area based on updated assessments from survivability, medical and search specialists, rather than any new information.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2025
It is a system designed and tested with your survivability, if not your comfort, in mind.
From Slate ● Mar. 14, 2025
State Sen. Roland Gutierrez, D-San Antonio, said the Uvalde families deserve accountability and clarity on victims’ survivability.
From Salon ● Feb. 8, 2024
The characteristics of forces needed to carry out Deep Strike are long range, flexibility, precision, survivability, and speed.
From Shock and Awe — Achieving Rapid Dominance by Wade, James P.
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