Definitions
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- adjective Designed to destroy a missile in flight.
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- adjective Designed to intercept and destroy another missile in flight.
- noun A
missile orsystem designed to intercept and destroy another missile in flight.
Etymologies
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Examples
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The "antimissile" system propsed for E Europe relies on a powerful phased array radar system that utilizes integrated fire control on any airborne threat.
So Hillary Clinton gave Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov a large plastic button with the word "overcharge" on it. Ann Althouse 2009
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Officials said this weekend that the Obama administration “has increased the U.S. military presence near Iran and is accelerating installation of antimissile systems in nearby countries.”
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In addition to the foreign assistance, the United States has provided Israel with $625 million to develop and deploy the Arrow antimissile missile (an ongoing project), $1.3 billion to develop the Lavi aircraft (cancelled), $200 million to develop the Merkava tank (operative), $130 million to develop the high energy laser anti-missile system (ongoing), and other military projects.
Think Progress » Flashback: Bush Also Threatened To Withhold Loan Guarantees From Israel 2010
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Two Patriot antimissile batteries are stationed in Bahrain.
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The Saudis currently rely on the U.S. nuclear umbrella and on antimissile defense systems deployed throughout the Persian Gulf region.
The New Cold War Bill Spindle 2011
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If they just wanted to stop the rocket attacks, they could do things like implement an antimissile system around Sderot and the few villages near enough to Gaza as to be affected.
Israeli TV airs call to father after children killed « Antiwar.com Blog 2009
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Sea Dart now has a antimissile missile designation after it was used against some Styx clones in the gulf
Cheeseburger Gothic » Anyone been following the build up to next falklands war? 2010
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Still, despite its huge technological advances, its survival continues to rely on peremptory policing of the West Bank, on an ever-advancing shield of antimissile technology, and on the unswerving commitment of the U.S.
The Economic Case for Supporting Israel George Gilder 2011
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Mrs. Clinton and Mr. Gates met in Brussels to show support for NATO's proposed antimissile system.
Turkey in Dilemma Over NATO Shield Marc Champion 2010
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Still, despite its huge technological advances, its survival continues to rely on peremptory policing of the West Bank, on an ever-advancing shield of antimissile technology, and on the unswerving commitment of the U.S.
The Economic Case for Supporting Israel George Gilder 2011
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