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ACTIVE PROTECTION SYSTEM [1 record]

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Record 1 2023-01-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Counter-Measures (Military operations)
  • Armour
DEF

A defensive system that uses sensors and countermeasures to neutralize an incoming threat.

OBS

active protection system; APS: designations and definition officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel.

Key term(s)
  • active armor

French

Domaine(s)
  • Contre-mesures (Opérations militaires)
  • Arme blindée
DEF

Système défensif qui se sert de capteurs pour détecter une menace imminente et de contre-mesures pour la neutraliser.

OBS

système de protection active; SPA : désignations et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de l'Armée de terre.

OBS

blindage actif : désignation uniformisée par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre.

Spanish

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