interceptor
noun
in·ter·cep·tor
ˌin-tər-ˈsep-tər 
variants
or less commonly intercepter
: one that intercepts
specifically
: a light high-speed fast-climbing fighter plane or missile designed for defense against raiding bombers or missiles
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Patriot interceptors have a vertical range of about 20 kilometers (12 miles) and defend an area of about 15 to 20 kilometers around the battery, according to the Congressional Research Service.
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Catherine Nicholls, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
Anduril inked a nearly $1 billion contract in 2022 with U.S. Special Operations Command for counter drones and, earlier this year, a $250 million Department of Defense contract for one of its interceptor systems.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 20 Nov. 2024
An interceptor pipeline carries wastewater from smaller sewer lines to the treatment facility.
—Mason Rouser, Austin American-Statesman, 14 Nov. 2024
While existing interceptors have a conventional layout, the Sting and other new models have the aerodynamic bullet configuration seen in some of the fastest drones in the world.
—David Hambling, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Catherine Nicholls, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
Anduril inked a nearly $1 billion contract in 2022 with U.S. Special Operations Command for counter drones and, earlier this year, a $250 million Department of Defense contract for one of its interceptor systems.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 20 Nov. 2024
An interceptor pipeline carries wastewater from smaller sewer lines to the treatment facility.
—Mason Rouser, Austin American-Statesman, 14 Nov. 2024
While existing interceptors have a conventional layout, the Sting and other new models have the aerodynamic bullet configuration seen in some of the fastest drones in the world.
—David Hambling, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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interceptor
noun
in·ter·cep·tor
ˌint-ər-ˈsep-tər
: one that intercepts
especially
: a fast fighter plane designed for defense against bombers
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