interceptor
noun
in·ter·cep·tor
ˌin-tər-ˈsep-tər 
variants
or less commonly intercepter
: one that intercepts
specifically
: a light high-speed fast-climbing fighter plane or missile designed for defense against raiding bombers or missiles
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The question is whether interceptors can be perfected and fielded fast enough to counter the barrage and save Ukraine from a dark, freezing winter – and whether Russia will then develop a counter to the interceptors.
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David Hambling, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
The interceptors are intended to hit missiles both inside and outside Earth's atmosphere during their final stage of flight.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2024
The ballistic missiles were shot down using the SM-3 ballistic missile interceptor from the ships, which were in the eastern Mediterranean at the time.
—Fox News, 2 Oct. 2024
Israel’s Arrow 2 and Arrow 3 interceptor missiles played a critical role in intercepting Iranian ballistic missiles during the April 13 and October 1 barrages.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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David Hambling, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
The interceptors are intended to hit missiles both inside and outside Earth's atmosphere during their final stage of flight.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2024
The ballistic missiles were shot down using the SM-3 ballistic missile interceptor from the ships, which were in the eastern Mediterranean at the time.
—Fox News, 2 Oct. 2024
Israel’s Arrow 2 and Arrow 3 interceptor missiles played a critical role in intercepting Iranian ballistic missiles during the April 13 and October 1 barrages.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Interceptor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interceptor. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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interceptor
noun
in·ter·cep·tor
ˌint-ər-ˈsep-tər
: one that intercepts
especially
: a fast fighter plane designed for defense against bombers
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