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Noun: missile defence system
Usage: Brit, Cdn (US: missile defense system)
  1. A network of weapons and technology designed to detect, track, and destroy incoming missiles
    "The ship was equipped with an advanced missile defence system";
    - missile defense system [US]

Derived forms: missile defence systems

Type of: naval weaponry

Encyclopedia: Missile defence system