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SYSTEME ALERTE MISSILES [1 record]

Record 1 2022-12-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Security Devices
  • Missiles and Rockets
  • Air Forces
DEF

A system that uses passive means to detect a projectile's approach, warns the crew and triggers countermeasures.

OBS

missile warning system; MWS: designations and definition officially approved by the Joint Terminology Panel; designations standardized by NATO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dispositifs de sécurité
  • Missiles et roquettes
  • Forces aériennes
DEF

Système qui se sert de moyens passifs pour détecter l'approche d'un projectile, avertit l'équipage et déclenche des contremesures.

OBS

système d'alerte aux missiles; SAM : désignations et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie interarmées.

OBS

système d'alerte aux missiles; système d'alerte missiles : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN.

Spanish

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