intercept

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Iron Dome, which was originally developed to intercept rockets at a range of about 45 miles, also has been upgraded and is now used to shoot down missiles and longer-range rockets and drones.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

Between April and December 2025, Europol said the NCA and Belgian colleagues had managed to successfully intercept seven different vehicles in Belgium which were carrying these kits and driving towards France.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

"Not only air defence but also capabilities to intercept speed boats and surface drones, and to detect mines would be required."

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

"As soon as he got the intercept I knew he was going to score because I know how fast he is," said Parling.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

Occasionally English planes retaliated and then the German fighters might intercept them right over Haarlem.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom