adversary

A secret capability can’t deter an adversary that doesn’t know it exists.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026

Hybrid warfare or hybrid attacks are loose terms which tend to describe non-military methods designed to exert pressure and destabilise an adversary - for example cyberattacks, sabotage or misinformation.

From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026

The pilot said that he and another aircraft were providing adversary and tactical training for U.S. military aircrews, according to the report.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026

We are increasing readiness against existing threats, and the United States has on-orbit space control weapons capable of defending the Joint Force against hostile adversary action.

From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026

His chestnut skin was wrinkled and thoroughly spotted, as though age had been welcomed as a friend instead of an adversary.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray

Also known as spectrum warfare, EW essentially relies on finding or disrupting the frequencies that adversaries are using, or hiding signals from enemy interference.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026

Such a tit-for-tat expulsion of diplomats is more common among adversaries than allies.

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026

Splintering, fracturing and rampant "mini-lateralism" will only be applauded by Europe's adversaries, they believe.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

Acknowledging that America has weapons in orbit both describes reality and gives our adversaries more reason to hesitate before testing America and its allies.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026

After returning to the United States, he served as a city councillor in Washington, D.C., where his uncompromising positions made him many friends and numerous adversaries.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson