interception

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Meanwhile, the United Arab Emirates shut down a gas field after a missile interception reportedly rained debris on it and started a fire, the Associated Press reported.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The Israeli military said it would investigate the failed interception.

From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026

The air-defence systems are used for the long-range interception of ballistic missiles.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

But an exceptionally high interception rate of Iranian missiles by sophisticated air defenses helped avoid catastrophic damage, at least so far.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

And the Coast Guard had the most advanced radio interception network in the Americas.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield