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umbrella
a formation of military planes maintained over ground operations or targets
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air defense
defensive measures designed to destroy attacking enemy aircraft or missiles or to nullify their effectiveness
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stand
a defensive effort
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hasty defence, hasty defense
a defense organized while in contact with the enemy or when time is limited
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deliberate defence, deliberate defense
a defense organized before contact is made with the enemy and while time for organization is available; usually includes a fortified zone (with pillboxes) and communication systems
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biodefence, biodefense, biological defence, biological defense
procedures involved in taking defensive measures against attacks using biological agents
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chemical defence, chemical defense
procedures involved in taking defensive measures against attacks using chemical agents
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minelaying, mining
laying explosive mines in concealed places to destroy enemy personnel and equipment
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BW defence, BW defense, biological warfare defence, biological warfare defense
defense against biological warfare
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active air defense
air defense by the use aircraft or missiles or artillery or electronic countermeasures
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passive air defense
air defense by the use of deception or dispersion or protective construction
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repulsion, standoff
the act of repulsing or repelling an attack; a successful defensive stand
