intercept
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The US Navy has also said it will intercept ships it suspects of carrying "contraband" including oil, petroleum products, weapons, munitions and nuclear material linked to Iran.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
Neutralization closes the loop: electronic jamming, kinetic interceptors, directed-energy lasers and, increasingly, autonomous counterdrones that intercept targets without human intervention.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026
Authorities in both countries say they intercept almost all of them, but the attacks are still inflicting damage.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
Kuwait's military said its air defences were working to intercept missiles and drones fired towards the Gulf nation's territory.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
“Well, we intercept German radio messages at listening posts. Motorcycle couriers bring stacks of messages here all day and night. But we can’t read them.”
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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