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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An interceptor drone to track and destroy them at close range is an efficient solution.
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David Hambling, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Only the United States produces the system’s interceptor missiles, and Ukraine could begin to run out in the coming months.
—Joshua Yaffa, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
The number of interceptors that can be deployed in Fort Greely's silos will increase from 40 to 60.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
In the skies, Ukraine relies on the United States to supply the interceptor missiles for its Patriot air defense systems.
—Alexander Smith, NBC News, 4 Mar. 2025
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David Hambling, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Only the United States produces the system’s interceptor missiles, and Ukraine could begin to run out in the coming months.
—Joshua Yaffa, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
The number of interceptors that can be deployed in Fort Greely's silos will increase from 40 to 60.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
In the skies, Ukraine relies on the United States to supply the interceptor missiles for its Patriot air defense systems.
—Alexander Smith, NBC News, 4 Mar. 2025
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“Interceptor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interceptor. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.
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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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