intercept

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The military said its "defence system is operating to intercept the threat".

From Barron's

Saudi Arabia's defence ministry said its forces had intercepted dozens of drones on Friday.

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Bahraini officials said a total of 190 incoming drones and 114 missiles have been intercepted, primarily by its own air defences, since the conflict began.

From BBC

That would explain why Thaad - which is specifically designed to intercept high-altitude missiles - is crucial for bolstering the US' defence system.

From BBC

The Norwegian military said Wednesday it had scrambled F-35 fighter jets on two consecutive days this week to intercept Russian military aircraft in international airspace north of Norway.

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