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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The Pentagon is keen to incentivize new entrants into the solid rocket manufacturing industry, which provides propulsion for missiles, interceptors, and other weapons systems.
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Ars Technica, 10 Jan. 2025
Whatever the case, Israel is already increasing serial production of Arrow interceptor missiles.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Anduril Industries displayed Roadrunner, a recoverable interceptor.
—Colin Demarest, Axios, 23 Oct. 2024
Concurrently, Cyprus acquired at least two Barak MX air defense missile batteries and dozens of interceptor missiles from Israel for an undisclosed price.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Ars Technica, 10 Jan. 2025
Whatever the case, Israel is already increasing serial production of Arrow interceptor missiles.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Anduril Industries displayed Roadrunner, a recoverable interceptor.
—Colin Demarest, Axios, 23 Oct. 2024
Concurrently, Cyprus acquired at least two Barak MX air defense missile batteries and dozens of interceptor missiles from Israel for an undisclosed price.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes, 27 Dec. 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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