intercept

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The system, composed of radars, control node, and missile launchers, can intercept munitions and aircraft and will integrate within the wider air defences in the region, the ministry said.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Israel's famed Iron Dome system is the third tier and was originally designed to intercept short-range rockets and artillery shells.

From Barron's • 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

Still, it was enough to keep everyone in a seat as they pondered what Vogel told them. "... and then mission would conclude with Earth intercept two hundred and eleven days later," he finished up.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir