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MISSILE ATTACK [42 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-03-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- air-launched anti-radar missile
1, record 1, English, air%2Dlaunched%20anti%2Dradar%20missile
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- ALARM 2, record 1, English, ALARM
correct, noun
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- ALARM missile 3, record 1, English, ALARM%20missile
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The ALARM(air-launched anti-radar missile) is designed to destroy ground-based air defence radars and surface-to-air missile radars, thereby providing support to attack aircraft while penetrating hostile air defences. 2, record 1, English, - air%2Dlaunched%20anti%2Dradar%20missile
Record 1, Key term(s)
- air launched anti-radar missile
- air launched anti radar missile
- air launched antiradar missile
- air-launched antiradar missile
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- missile air-sol antiradar
1, record 1, French, missile%20air%2Dsol%20antiradar
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le missile air-sol antiradar est conçu pour détruire les radars terrestres de défense aérienne ainsi que les radars de missiles sol‑air, fournissant ainsi un appui aux aéronefs d'attaque lors de la pénétration des défenses aériennes ennemies. 2, record 1, French, - missile%20air%2Dsol%20antiradar
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La particularité [du missile air-sol antiradar] réside dans son système autonome et sa légèreté, qui permet de l'embarquer sur un chasseur, en supplément du système d'arme habituel. 3, record 1, French, - missile%20air%2Dsol%20antiradar
Record 1, Key term(s)
- missile air sol antiradar
- missile air-sol anti-radar
- missile air sol anti-radar
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2025-08-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- precision strike missile
1, record 2, English, precision%20strike%20missile
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- PrSM 1, record 2, English, PrSM
correct, noun
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The PrSM is a surface-to-surface missile that will provide commanders with an all-weather, cluster-munition-compliant capability to attack critical and time-sensitive area and point targets. 2, record 2, English, - precision%20strike%20missile
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The precision strike missile (PrSM) is the U.S. Army’s next-generation surface-to-surface missile system, designed to deliver extended-range, high-precision firepower against high-value and time-sensitive targets in highly contested environments. 3, record 2, English, - precision%20strike%20missile
Record 2, Key term(s)
- precision-strike missile
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- missile de frappe de précision
1, record 2, French, missile%20de%20frappe%20de%20pr%C3%A9cision
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- PrSM 2, record 2, French, PrSM
masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'armée [prévoit] lancer un missile à longue portée capable de frapper des cibles terrestres et maritimes en mouvement d'ici 2027. L'année dernière, l'armée a déployé la première étape de son missile de frappe de précision (PrSM), qui peut potentiellement atteindre des portées bien supérieures à 500 kilomètres. Le service développe également un chercheur qui permettrait au PrSM de frapper des navires. 2, record 2, French, - missile%20de%20frappe%20de%20pr%C3%A9cision
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2021-12-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Air Defence
- Missiles and Rockets
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- passive air and missile defence
1, record 3, English, passive%20air%20and%20missile%20defence
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- PAMD 2, record 3, English, PAMD
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- passive AMD 1, record 3, English, passive%20AMD
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A set of] passive measures taken for the physical defence and protection of personnel, essential installations and equipment in order to minimize the effectiveness of air and/or missile attack. 1, record 3, English, - passive%20air%20and%20missile%20defence
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
passive air and missile defence; PAMD; passive AMD: designations standardized by NATO. 3, record 3, English, - passive%20air%20and%20missile%20defence
Record 3, Key term(s)
- passive air and missile defense
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Défense aérienne
- Missiles et roquettes
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- défense aérienne et antimissile passive
1, record 3, French, d%C3%A9fense%20a%C3%A9rienne%20et%20antimissile%20passive
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- PAMD 2, record 3, French, PAMD
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Ensemble des] mesures passives prises pour assurer la défense physique et la protection du personnel, des installations et des équipements essentiels afin de réduire au maximum l'efficacité d'attaques aériennes ou de missiles. 1, record 3, French, - d%C3%A9fense%20a%C3%A9rienne%20et%20antimissile%20passive
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
défense aérienne et antimissile passive; PAMD : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN. 3, record 3, French, - d%C3%A9fense%20a%C3%A9rienne%20et%20antimissile%20passive
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2021-02-25
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Air Defence
- Missiles and Rockets
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- active air and missile defence
1, record 4, English, active%20air%20and%20missile%20defence
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- active AMD 1, record 4, English, active%20AMD
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A set of] active measures taken against attacking enemy forces to destroy or nullify any form of air or missile threat or to reduce the effectiveness of any such attack. 1, record 4, English, - active%20air%20and%20missile%20defence
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
active air and missile defence; active AMD: designations and definition standardized by NATO. 2, record 4, English, - active%20air%20and%20missile%20defence
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Défense aérienne
- Missiles et roquettes
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- défense aérienne et antimissile active
1, record 4, French, d%C3%A9fense%20a%C3%A9rienne%20et%20antimissile%20active
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Ensemble des] mesures actives prises contre des forces ennemies assaillantes afin de détruire ou de neutraliser toute forme de menace provenant de moyens aériens ou de missiles, ou de réduire l'efficacité de leur attaque. 1, record 4, French, - d%C3%A9fense%20a%C3%A9rienne%20et%20antimissile%20active
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
défense aérienne et antimissile active : désignation et définition normalisées par l'OTAN. 2, record 4, French, - d%C3%A9fense%20a%C3%A9rienne%20et%20antimissile%20active
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2019-09-12
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Surveillance, Detection and Reconnaissance (Military)
- Missiles and Rockets
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- missile warning
1, record 5, English, missile%20warning
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The accurate, timely and unambiguous warning of a missile attack. 2, record 5, English, - missile%20warning
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
missile warning: designation and definition officially approved by the Air Force Terminology Panel and the Defence Terminology Standardization Board; designation officially approved by the Joint Terminology Panel. 3, record 5, English, - missile%20warning
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Surveillance, détection et reconnaissance (Militaire)
- Missiles et roquettes
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- alerte aux missiles
1, record 5, French, alerte%20aux%20missiles
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Avertissement exact, précis et opportun annonçant une attaque aux missiles. 2, record 5, French, - alerte%20aux%20missiles
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
alerte aux missiles : désignation et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de la Force aérienne et par le Conseil de normalisation de terminologie de la défense; désignation uniformisée par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie interarmées. 3, record 5, French, - alerte%20aux%20missiles
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2019-09-12
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
- Air Defence
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- point defence missile system
1, record 6, English, point%20defence%20missile%20system
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- point missile 1, record 6, English, point%20missile
avoid
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A land or ship missile system designed to protect a vital point against air attack. 1, record 6, English, - point%20defence%20missile%20system
Record 6, Key term(s)
- point defense missile system
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
- Défense aérienne
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- système de missile de défense ponctuelle
1, record 6, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20missile%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20ponctuelle
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système de missile installé à terre ou à bord de bâtiments et conçu pour protéger un point vital contre une attaque aérienne. 1, record 6, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20missile%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20ponctuelle
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
système de missile de défense ponctuelle : désignation et définition uniformisées par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 6, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20missile%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20ponctuelle
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2019-05-23
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Submarines (Naval Forces)
- Missiles and Rockets
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- cruise missile submarine
1, record 7, English, cruise%20missile%20submarine
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- cruise missile-firing submarine 2, record 7, English, cruise%20missile%2Dfiring%20submarine
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
There are three categories of submarines : the cruise missile submarine, the attack submarine, and the ballistic missile submarine. They are either powered by nuclear or diesel fuel. 3, record 7, English, - cruise%20missile%20submarine
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Sous-marins (Forces navales)
- Missiles et roquettes
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- sous-marin lance-missiles de croisière
1, record 7, French, sous%2Dmarin%20lance%2Dmissiles%20de%20croisi%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- sous-marin lanceur de missiles de croisière 2, record 7, French, sous%2Dmarin%20lanceur%20de%20missiles%20de%20croisi%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2019-05-07
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Weapon Systems
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- defence-suppression weapon
1, record 8, English, defence%2Dsuppression%20weapon
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[The short-range attack missile(SRAM) ] was intended for use both as a defence suppression weapon – striking surface-to-air missiles, air-defence radars, and so on, to permit bomber penetration... 2, record 8, English, - defence%2Dsuppression%20weapon
Record 8, Key term(s)
- defense-suppression weapon
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes d'armes
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- arme de neutralisation des défenses
1, record 8, French, arme%20de%20neutralisation%20des%20d%C3%A9fenses
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2019-04-26
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Types of Ships and Boats
- Submarines (Naval Forces)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- torpedo-attack submarine
1, record 9, English, torpedo%2Dattack%20submarine
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Russia's nuclear submarines include ballistic missile submarines that are designed to launch nuclear weapons, guided cruise missile submarines, torpedo attack submarines, and special mission purpose submarines. 2, record 9, English, - torpedo%2Dattack%20submarine
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Types de bateaux
- Sous-marins (Forces navales)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- sous-marin lance-torpilles
1, record 9, French, sous%2Dmarin%20lance%2Dtorpilles
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- sous-marin armé de torpilles 2, record 9, French, sous%2Dmarin%20arm%C3%A9%20de%20torpilles
masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2018-02-27
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Military Titles
- Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
- Missiles and Rockets
- Ballistics
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Ballistic Missile Early Warning System
1, record 10, English, Ballistic%20Missile%20Early%20Warning%20System
correct, NATO, United States
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- BMEWS 2, record 10, English, BMEWS
correct, NATO, United States
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Ballistic Missile Early Warning System(BMEWS) became the first operational missile detection radar in 1959. The BMEWS system would provide long-range, immediate warning of a missile attack over the polar region utilizing stations in the northern hemisphere. 3, record 10, English, - Ballistic%20Missile%20Early%20Warning%20System
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ballistic Missile Early Warning System; BMEWS: designations to be used by NATO. 4, record 10, English, - Ballistic%20Missile%20Early%20Warning%20System
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires
- Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
- Missiles et roquettes
- Balistique
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Ballistic Missile Early Warning System
1, record 10, French, Ballistic%20Missile%20Early%20Warning%20System
correct, masculine noun, NATO, United States
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
- BMEWS 2, record 10, French, BMEWS
correct, masculine noun, NATO, United States
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- Système de détection lointaine des missiles balistiques 3, record 10, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20de%20d%C3%A9tection%20lointaine%20des%20missiles%20balistiques
unofficial, masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ballistic Missile Early Warning System; BMEWS : désignations d'usage obligatoire à l'OTAN. 4, record 10, French, - Ballistic%20Missile%20Early%20Warning%20System
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Système de détection lointaine des missiles balistiques : La traduction littérale est fournie à titre d’information seulement. 4, record 10, French, - Ballistic%20Missile%20Early%20Warning%20System
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2018-02-12
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- short-range attack missile
1, record 11, English, short%2Drange%20attack%20missile
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
- SRAM 2, record 11, English, SRAM
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- short range attack missile 3, record 11, English, short%20range%20attack%20missile
correct
- SRAM 4, record 11, English, SRAM
correct
- SRAM 4, record 11, English, SRAM
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
short-range attack missile; SRAM : designations standardized by NATO and officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 5, record 11, English, - short%2Drange%20attack%20missile
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- missile d'attaque à courte portée
1, record 11, French, missile%20d%27attaque%20%C3%A0%20courte%20port%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
- MACP 2, record 11, French, MACP
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- SRAM 3, record 11, French, SRAM
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
missile d'attaque à courte portée; MACP : désignations uniformisées par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 4, record 11, French, - missile%20d%27attaque%20%C3%A0%20courte%20port%C3%A9e
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
missile d'attaque à courte portée; SRAM : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN. 4, record 11, French, - missile%20d%27attaque%20%C3%A0%20courte%20port%C3%A9e
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2016-03-15
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Air Defence
- Space Weapons
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- Laser Fire Control System
1, record 12, English, Laser%20Fire%20Control%20System
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In combination with a laser fire control system also under development, the small-diameter missile could be used by attack aircraft, incorporated into a ship's self-defence system or used for ballistic missile defence within the atmosphere. 2, record 12, English, - Laser%20Fire%20Control%20System
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Défense aérienne
- Armes orbitales
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- Système de conduite de tir à laser
1, record 12, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20de%20conduite%20de%20tir%20%C3%A0%20laser
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Mis en œuvre en conjonction avec un système de conduite de tir à laser, ce missile est destiné à être lancé par des avions d'attaque, ou à être incorporé au dispositif d'autodéfense des navires, ou encore à être déployé pour la lutte contre les missiles balistiques dans l'atmosphère. 2, record 12, French, - Syst%C3%A8me%20de%20conduite%20de%20tir%20%C3%A0%20laser
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2014-02-28
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Air Defence
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- passive air defence
1, record 13, English, passive%20air%20defence
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
- PAD 2, record 13, English, PAD
correct, officially approved
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- passive air defense 3, record 13, English, passive%20air%20defense
correct, United States
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Passive measures taken for the physical defence and protection of personnel, essential installations and equipment in order to minimize the effectiveness of air and/or missile attack. 4, record 13, English, - passive%20air%20defence
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
passive air defence: term and definition standardized by NATO. 5, record 13, English, - passive%20air%20defence
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 OBS
passive air defence; PAD: term and abbreviation officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 6, record 13, English, - passive%20air%20defence
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Défense aérienne
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- défense aérienne passive
1, record 13, French, d%C3%A9fense%20a%C3%A9rienne%20passive
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
- DAP 2, record 13, French, DAP
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mesures passives prises pour assurer la défense physique et la protection du personnel, de installations et équipements essentiels afin de réduire au maximum l'efficacité d'attaques aériennes ou de missiles. 3, record 13, French, - d%C3%A9fense%20a%C3%A9rienne%20passive
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
défense aérienne passive : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 4, record 13, French, - d%C3%A9fense%20a%C3%A9rienne%20passive
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 OBS
défense aérienne passive : terme uniformisé par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 5, record 13, French, - d%C3%A9fense%20a%C3%A9rienne%20passive
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 3 OBS
défense aérienne passive; DAP : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 6, record 13, French, - d%C3%A9fense%20a%C3%A9rienne%20passive
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Defensa aérea
Record 13, Main entry term, Spanish
- defensa aérea pasiva
1, record 13, Spanish, defensa%20a%C3%A9rea%20pasiva
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 13, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2013-08-15
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
- Weapon Systems
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- active radar system
1, record 14, English, active%20radar%20system
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
For example, autonomous guidance and all-weather capability jointly suggest an active radar system, but this means that the missile will attack the largest radar response that it perceives, and it will not necessarily aim for the most vulnerable part of the target. 2, record 14, English, - active%20radar%20system
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
- Systèmes d'armes
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- système à radar actif
1, record 14, French, syst%C3%A8me%20%C3%A0%20radar%20actif
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2012-11-20
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Risks and Threats (Security)
- General Conduct of Military Operations
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- conventional threat
1, record 15, English, conventional%20threat
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Conventional threats... consist of traditional military activities and include air and missile attack, heliborne or airborne operations, artillery and naval gunfire. 1, record 15, English, - conventional%20threat
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Risques et menaces (Sécurité)
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- menace classique
1, record 15, French, menace%20classique
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les menaces classiques [...] consistent en des activités militaires classiques et elles comprennent des attaques aériennes et aux missiles, des opérations héliportées et aéroportées ainsi que des activités d’artillerie et d’artillerie navale. 1, record 15, French, - menace%20classique
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 2011-11-10
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
- Field Artillery
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System
1, record 16, English, Advanced%20Field%20Artillery%20Tactical%20Data%20System
correct, United States
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
- AFATDS 2, record 16, English, AFATDS
correct, United States
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It [Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System] processes fire mission and other related information to coordinate and optimize the use of all fire support assets, including mortars, field artillery, cannon, missile, attack helicopters, air support and naval gunfire. AFATDS will provide processing capabilities from the corps to the platoon Fire Direction Center. 3, record 16, English, - Advanced%20Field%20Artillery%20Tactical%20Data%20System
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
- Artillerie de campagne
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System
1, record 16, French, Advanced%20Field%20Artillery%20Tactical%20Data%20System
correct, masculine noun, United States
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
- AFATDS 1, record 16, French, AFATDS
correct, masculine noun, United States
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
traduction littérale : Système perfectionné de données tactiques de l'artillerie de campagne 1, record 16, French, - Advanced%20Field%20Artillery%20Tactical%20Data%20System
Record 16, Key term(s)
- Système perfectionné de données tactiques de l'artillerie de campagne
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 2011-08-17
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Sea Operations (Military)
- Combat Systems (Naval Forces)
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- naval fire support
1, record 17, English, naval%20fire%20support
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
- NFS 2, record 17, English, NFS
correct, officially approved
Record 17, Synonyms, English
- naval gunfire support 3, record 17, English, naval%20gunfire%20support
correct, NATO, officially approved
- NGS 4, record 17, English, NGS
correct, NATO, officially approved
- NGFS 5, record 17, English, NGFS
correct
- NGS 4, record 17, English, NGS
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A coordinated seaborne attack using heavy guns, surface-to-surface or subsurface-to-surface missile systems intended to achieve physical effects in support of joint objectives. 6, record 17, English, - naval%20fire%20support
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
naval fire support: term standardized by NATO. 7, record 17, English, - naval%20fire%20support
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 2 OBS
naval fire support; NFS: term and abbreviation officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 7, record 17, English, - naval%20fire%20support
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 3 OBS
naval fire support; NFS; naval gunfire support; NGS: terms, abbreviations and definition officially approved by the Joint Terminology Panel and the Defence Terminology Standardization Board. 7, record 17, English, - naval%20fire%20support
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Opérations en mer (Militaire)
- Systèmes de combat (Forces navales)
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- appui-feu naval
1, record 17, French, appui%2Dfeu%20naval
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
- AFN 2, record 17, French, AFN
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- NGS 3, record 17, French, NGS
correct, masculine noun, NATO
Record 17, Synonyms, French
- appui de l'artillerie navale 4, record 17, French, appui%20de%20l%27artillerie%20navale
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- feux d'appui naval 5, record 17, French, feux%20d%27appui%20naval
correct, masculine noun, plural, officially approved
- FAN 5, record 17, French, FAN
correct, masculine noun, plural, officially approved
- FAN 5, record 17, French, FAN
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Attaque maritime coordonnée, exécutée par des canons de gros calibre ou des systèmes de missiles surface-surface ou subsurface-surface dans le but de produire des effets physiques pour appuyer les objectifs interarmées. 6, record 17, French, - appui%2Dfeu%20naval
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
appui-feu naval : terme normalisé par l'OTAN. 7, record 17, French, - appui%2Dfeu%20naval
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 2 OBS
appui-feu naval; AFN : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 7, record 17, French, - appui%2Dfeu%20naval
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 3 OBS
appui de l'artillerie navale : terme uniformisé par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale. 8, record 17, French, - appui%2Dfeu%20naval
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 4 OBS
appui-feu naval; AFN; feux d'appui naval; FAN : termes, abréviations et définition uniformisés par le Groupe d’experts en terminologie interarmées et par le Conseil de normalisation de terminologie de la Défense. 7, record 17, French, - appui%2Dfeu%20naval
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 2010-10-25
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Titles of National Programs (Non-Canadian)
- Defence Planning and Military Doctrine
- Military Strategy
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- Strategic Defense Initiative
1, record 18, English, Strategic%20Defense%20Initiative
correct, United States
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
- SDI 1, record 18, English, SDI
correct, United States
Record 18, Synonyms, English
- Star Wars 1, record 18, English, Star%20Wars
correct, United States
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Strategic Defense Initiative(SDI) was a proposal by U. S. President Ronald Reagan on March 23, 1983 to use ground and space-based systems to protect the United States from attack by strategic nuclear ballistic missiles. The initiative focused on strategic defense rather than the prior strategic offense doctrine of mutual assured destruction(MAD). Though it was never fully developed or deployed, the research and technologies of SDI paved the way for some anti-ballistic missile system of today. The Strategic Defense Initiative Organization(SDIO) was set up in 1984 within the United States Department of Defense to oversee the Strategic Defense Initiative. It gained the popular name Star Wars after the 1977 film by George Lucas. Under the administration of President Bill Clinton in 1993, its name was changed to the Ballistic Missile Defense Organization(DMDO) and its emphasis was shifted from national missile defense to theater missile defense; from global to regional coverage. BMDO was renamed to the Missile Defense Agency in 2002. 1, record 18, English, - Strategic%20Defense%20Initiative
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes nationaux non canadiens
- Doctrine militaire et planification de défense
- Stratégie militaire
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- Initiative de défense stratégique
1, record 18, French, Initiative%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20strat%C3%A9gique
correct, feminine noun, United States
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
- IDS 1, record 18, French, IDS
correct, feminine noun, United States
Record 18, Synonyms, French
- Guerre des étoiles 1, record 18, French, Guerre%20des%20%C3%A9toiles
correct, feminine noun, United States
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'Initiative de défense stratégique (IDS), dite aussi «Guerre des étoiles», est un projet lancé le 23 mars 1983 par le président Ronald Reagan durant la guerre froide compte tenu d'une part de la poussée soviétique depuis la moitié des années 1970 et de la volonté des États-Unis à vouloir rester inviolables et invincibles sur leur sol et dans leurs zones protégées. «Pour contrer l'horrible menace des missiles soviétiques [...] un programme ambitieux est mis à l'étude pour protéger les États-Unis par un bouclier spatial, identifiant et anéantissant tout missile venu de la haute atmosphère». 1, record 18, French, - Initiative%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20strat%C3%A9gique
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de programas nacionales no canadienses
- Doctrina militar y planificación de defensa
- Estrategia militar
Record 18, Main entry term, Spanish
- Iniciativa de Defensa Estratégica
1, record 18, Spanish, Iniciativa%20de%20Defensa%20Estrat%C3%A9gica
correct, feminine noun, United States
Record 18, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 18, Synonyms, Spanish
- Guerra de la Galaxias 1, record 18, Spanish, Guerra%20de%20la%20Galaxias
correct, feminine noun, United States
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Iniciativa de Defensa Estratégica [SDI, por su sigla en inglés], comúnmente conocida como Guerra de las Galaxias (Star Wars) por la popular película de ciencia ficción de su tiempo, fue un sistema propuesto por el presidente estadounidense Ronald Reagan el 23 de marzo de 1983 para utilizar sistemas basados en tierra y en el espacio a fin de defender los Estados Unidos contra un ataque nuclear con misiles balísticos intercontinentales. La iniciativa estaba enfocada más hacia la defensa estratégica que hacia una política ofensiva como la anterior teoría de la Destrucción Mutua Asegurada o MAD. 1, record 18, Spanish, - Iniciativa%20de%20Defensa%20Estrat%C3%A9gica
Record 19 - internal organization data 2010-09-21
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Government Programs (Non-Canadian)
- Weapon Systems
- National and International Security
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- National Missile Defense
1, record 19, English, National%20Missile%20Defense
correct, United States
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
- NMD 2, record 19, English, NMD
correct, United States
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The primary mission of National Missile Defense is the defense of the United States(all 50 states) against a threat of a limited strategic ballistic missile attack from a rogue nation. Such a system would also provide some capability against a small accidental or unauthorized launch of strategic ballistic missiles from more nuclear capable states. 3, record 19, English, - National%20Missile%20Defense
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The National Missile Defense architecture consists of ground-based interceptors (GBIs), a Battle Management, Command, Control, and Communications (BMC3) element, X-Band radars (XBRs), upgraded early warning radars (UEWRs) and a Space-Based Infrared System (SBIRS). 4, record 19, English, - National%20Missile%20Defense
Record 19, Key term(s)
- national missile defence
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes gouvernementaux non canadiens
- Systèmes d'armes
- Sécurité nationale et internationale
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- Programme national de défense antimissile
1, record 19, French, Programme%20national%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20antimissile
correct, see observation, masculine noun, United States
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
- NMD 2, record 19, French, NMD
correct, see observation, masculine noun, United States
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'architecture du National Missile Defense repose sur des intercepteurs basés au sol (GBIs), un centre de gestion du commandement, de l'engagement tactique et des communications (BMC3), des radars à bande X (XBRs), des radars d'alerte avancée améliorés (UEWRs) et une constellation de satellites de surveillance (SBIRS). 3, record 19, French, - Programme%20national%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20antimissile
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Il n'existe pas d'appellation ou d'acronyme officiels en français pour désigner le programme américain «National Missile Defense», mais l'appellation proposée ici est répandue. 4, record 19, French, - Programme%20national%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20antimissile
Record 19, Key term(s)
- défense anti-missile nationale
- défense anti-missiles nationale
- défense antimissiles nationale
- défense antimissile nationale
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 2008-06-05
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Spacecraft
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- laser battle station
1, record 20, English, laser%20battle%20station
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The recommended feasibility demonstration... is a necessary first step to obtain the data required for an integrated system of space-based laser battle stations with the capability to defend the country against a Soviet ballistic missile attack. The GAO [General Accounting Office] wants Congress to increase funding to accelerate development and asks for a laser program with milestones to achieve the demonstration objective. 1, record 20, English, - laser%20battle%20station
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Engins spatiaux
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- station de bataille-laser
1, record 20, French, station%20de%20bataille%2Dlaser
correct, feminine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les meilleurs estimations indiquent que le coût d'une seule «station de bataille-laser» serait dix fois plus grand que tout autre système moderne de haute technologie [...] Il n'y a actuellement aucun plan sérieux pour une station spatiale émettrice du rayon de la mort. (Pour la Science, no 74, décembre 1983, p. 24). 1, record 20, French, - station%20de%20bataille%2Dlaser
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 2008-04-11
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Types of Aircraft
- Operations (Air Forces)
- Surveillance, Detection and Reconnaissance (Military)
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- fixed-wing reconnaissance aircraft
1, record 21, English, fixed%2Dwing%20reconnaissance%20aircraft
correct
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fixed-wing reconnaissance aircraft will normally operate against corps or theater targets. The information they collect may take much longer to process and disseminate and will normally support targeting of deep attack assets, such as airfields or missile sites. 1, record 21, English, - fixed%2Dwing%20reconnaissance%20aircraft
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Types d'aéronefs
- Opérations (Forces aériennes)
- Surveillance, détection et reconnaissance (Militaire)
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- aéronef de reconnaissance à voilure fixe
1, record 21, French, a%C3%A9ronef%20de%20reconnaissance%20%C3%A0%20voilure%20fixe
correct, masculine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 2008-03-18
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Maneuvers
- Air Traffic Control
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- head-on approach 1, record 22, English, head%2Don%20approach
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Getting off the first shot is important. With an F-15, this usually means a Sparrow missile shot followed by an attempt to get behind the enemy plane to follow up with a Sidewinder missile or guns. Your best move is to attack from behind. If this isn’t possible, then the head-on approach is your next choice. 1, record 22, English, - head%2Don%20approach
Record 22, Key term(s)
- head on approach
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Manœuvres d'aéronefs
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- approche de face
1, record 22, French, approche%20de%20face
feminine noun
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Approche de face. Un aéronef qui se rapproche de face, ou presque de face, d'un autre aéronef ou d'un navire modifie son cap vers la droite et se tient à distance. 1, record 22, French, - approche%20de%20face
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 2007-04-10
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Counter-Measures (Military operations)
- Electronic Warfare
- Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- seduction chaff
1, record 23, English, seduction%20chaff
correct
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
Record 23, Textual support, English
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 CONT
After launch, and as the ASCM [anti-ship cruise missile] nears the target, distraction cartridges are fired at ranges up to 4. 5 km to disturb the range and accuracy of the missile's guidance system. However, should the missile have already locked on to the ship in its final attack phase, seduction chaff is deployed to provide point defense and a means sometimes in coordination with other on-board EW [electronic warfare] equipment, to "pull" the seaker away from the ship to the chaff cloud. 2, record 23, English, - seduction%20chaff
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Contre-mesures (Opérations militaires)
- Guerre électronique
- Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- paillettes de séduction
1, record 23, French, paillettes%20de%20s%C3%A9duction
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source : ministère de la Défense nationale. 1, record 23, French, - paillettes%20de%20s%C3%A9duction
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
Record 24 - internal organization data 2006-10-10
Record 24, English
Record 24, Subject field(s)
- Types of Aircraft
- Military Training
- Target Acquisition
Record 24, Main entry term, English
- remote-controlled target drone
1, record 24, English, remote%2Dcontrolled%20target%20drone
correct
Record 24, Abbreviations, English
Record 24, Synonyms, English
Record 24, Textual support, English
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A flying target whose trajectory may be altered remotely. 2, record 24, English, - remote%2Dcontrolled%20target%20drone
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An unmanned, remote-controlled target drone(BMQ-74E) was used to fly a hostile-attack pattern simulating an enemy missile attack on Stennis. 3, record 24, English, - remote%2Dcontrolled%20target%20drone
Record 24, Key term(s)
- remote controlled target drone
Record 24, French
Record 24, Domaine(s)
- Types d'aéronefs
- Instruction du personnel militaire
- Acquisition d'objectif
Record 24, Main entry term, French
- drone-cible téléguidé
1, record 24, French, drone%2Dcible%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9guid%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 24, Abbreviations, French
Record 24, Synonyms, French
Record 24, Textual support, French
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cible volante dont la trajectoire peut être modifiée à distance. 1, record 24, French, - drone%2Dcible%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9guid%C3%A9
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 OBS
drone-cible téléguidé : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 24, French, - drone%2Dcible%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9guid%C3%A9
Record 24, Spanish
Record 24, Textual support, Spanish
Record 25 - internal organization data 2004-08-09
Record 25, English
Record 25, Subject field(s)
- Spacecraft
- Surveillance, Detection and Reconnaissance (Military)
Record 25, Main entry term, English
- space-based infrared system-high
1, record 25, English, space%2Dbased%20infrared%20system%2Dhigh
correct
Record 25, Abbreviations, English
- SBIRS-High 2, record 25, English, SBIRS%2DHigh
correct
- SBIRS High 3, record 25, English, SBIRS%20High
correct
Record 25, Synonyms, English
Record 25, Textual support, English
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Once deployed, SBIRS-High will be able to detect an enemy missile just after it has been launched; track the missile as it progresses along its flight path; figure out the exact moment at which the missile deploys its nuclear, chemical, or biological warhead; and provide reliable data to defence systems(air, land, sea, or space) for their attack on the incoming warhead. 1, record 25, English, - space%2Dbased%20infrared%20system%2Dhigh
Record 25, Key term(s)
- Space Based Infrared System-High
- Space-Based Infrared System High
- Space Based Infrared System High
Record 25, French
Record 25, Domaine(s)
- Engins spatiaux
- Surveillance, détection et reconnaissance (Militaire)
Record 25, Main entry term, French
- SBIRS High
1, record 25, French, SBIRS%20High
masculine noun
Record 25, Abbreviations, French
Record 25, Synonyms, French
- SBIRS-High 2, record 25, French, SBIRS%2DHigh
masculine noun
Record 25, Textual support, French
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les satellites SBIRS High seront chargés de la détection des tirs de missiles et de la poursuite transhorizon et devront fournir aux systèmes de commandement et de contrôle les premières estimations de trajectoire. 3, record 25, French, - SBIRS%20High
Record 25, Spanish
Record 25, Textual support, Spanish
Record 26 - internal organization data 2003-05-06
Record 26, English
Record 26, Subject field(s)
- Cytology
Record 26, Main entry term, English
- CD4 missile
1, record 26, English, CD4%20missile
correct
Record 26, Abbreviations, English
Record 26, Synonyms, English
Record 26, Textual support, English
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 OBS
HIV targets and destroys the command centre of the immune system, as effectively as a cruise missile attack. It targets particular blood cells-the CD4 T lymphocytes, so named because of the presence of a protein called CD4 on their surface. 2, record 26, English, - CD4%20missile
Record 26, French
Record 26, Domaine(s)
- Cytologie
Record 26, Main entry term, French
- CD4 missile
1, record 26, French, CD4%20missile
correct, masculine noun
Record 26, Abbreviations, French
Record 26, Synonyms, French
Record 26, Textual support, French
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Marqueur de membrane ou de surface de différenciation, chimère hybride de CD4 et de toxine qui concerne les lymphocytes auxiliaires. 1, record 26, French, - CD4%20missile
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les CD4 sont des récepteurs présents à la surface des lymphocytes T4 auxquels le virus de l'immunodéficience humaine s'attache. 1, record 26, French, - CD4%20missile
Record 26, Spanish
Record 26, Textual support, Spanish
Record 27 - internal organization data 2001-11-23
Record 27, English
Record 27, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
- Missiles and Rockets
Record 27, Main entry term, English
- Fox 1
1, record 27, English, Fox%201
correct, United States
Record 27, Abbreviations, English
Record 27, Synonyms, English
Record 27, Textual support, English
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Name given by fighter pilots to a long-range missile attack. 2, record 27, English, - Fox%201
Record 27, Key term(s)
- Fox One
Record 27, French
Record 27, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
- Missiles et roquettes
Record 27, Main entry term, French
- Fox 1
1, record 27, French, Fox%201
correct, United States
Record 27, Abbreviations, French
Record 27, Synonyms, French
Record 27, Textual support, French
Record 27, Spanish
Record 27, Textual support, Spanish
Record 28 - internal organization data 2001-11-23
Record 28, English
Record 28, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
- Missiles and Rockets
Record 28, Main entry term, English
- Fox 2
1, record 28, English, Fox%202
correct, United States
Record 28, Abbreviations, English
Record 28, Synonyms, English
Record 28, Textual support, English
Record number: 28, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pilot slang for a short-range missile attack. 2, record 28, English, - Fox%202
Record 28, Key term(s)
- Fox Two
Record 28, French
Record 28, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
- Missiles et roquettes
Record 28, Main entry term, French
- Fox 2
1, record 28, French, Fox%202
correct, United States
Record 28, Abbreviations, French
Record 28, Synonyms, French
Record 28, Textual support, French
Record number: 28, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Code utilisé par les pilotes de l'US Air Force pour annoncer le lancement d'un missile. 1, record 28, French, - Fox%202
Record 28, Spanish
Record 28, Textual support, Spanish
Record 29 - internal organization data 2001-02-12
Record 29, English
Record 29, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
- General Conduct of Military Operations
- Military (General)
Record 29, Main entry term, English
- stand-off land attack missile
1, record 29, English, stand%2Doff%20land%20attack%20missile
correct
Record 29, Abbreviations, English
- SLAM 1, record 29, English, SLAM
correct
Record 29, Synonyms, English
Record 29, Textual support, English
Record number: 29, Textual support number: 1 OBS
UD-1 1994: U.S. Department of National Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. Includes U.S. acronyms and abbreviations and NATO terms (English only). 2, record 29, English, - stand%2Doff%20land%20attack%20missile
Record number: 29, Textual support number: 2 OBS
stand-off land attack missile; SLAM : term and abbreviation extracted from the "Disarmament and Peace Keeping" glossary with the permission of the United Nations Office at Geneva. 3, record 29, English, - stand%2Doff%20land%20attack%20missile
Record 29, French
Record 29, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
- Militaire (Généralités)
Record 29, Main entry term, French
- missile d'attaque terrestre lancé à distance de sécurité
1, record 29, French, missile%20d%27attaque%20terrestre%20lanc%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20distance%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 29, Abbreviations, French
Record 29, Synonyms, French
Record 29, Textual support, French
Record number: 29, Textual support number: 1 OBS
missile d'attaque terrestre lancé à distance de sécurité : terme(s) tiré(s) du lexique «Désarmement et Maintien de la Paix» avec l'autorisation de l'Office des Nations Unies à Genève. 2, record 29, French, - missile%20d%27attaque%20terrestre%20lanc%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20distance%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9
Record 29, Spanish
Record 29, Textual support, Spanish
Record 30 - internal organization data 2001-02-12
Record 30, English
Record 30, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
- Missiles and Rockets
Record 30, Main entry term, English
- stand-off missile
1, record 30, English, stand%2Doff%20missile
correct
Record 30, Abbreviations, English
- SOM 2, record 30, English, SOM
correct
Record 30, Synonyms, English
- standoff missile 3, record 30, English, standoff%20missile
correct
Record 30, Textual support, English
Record number: 30, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An air-to-surface missile carried by military aircraft for air defense suppression purposes or to strike primary targets. Permits aircraft to attack multiple targets without physically penetrating to any of them, thus reducing fuel requirements and dangers to crews. 4, record 30, English, - stand%2Doff%20missile
Record number: 30, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... a smaller version of the MW-1 pod was integrated with a stand-off guided missile to deliver various types of submunitions, optimized for the specific targets being engaged. 5, record 30, English, - stand%2Doff%20missile
Record number: 30, Textual support number: 2 OBS
stand-off missile: term(s) extracted from the "Disarmament and Peace Keeping" glossary with the permission of the United Nations Office at Geneva. 6, record 30, English, - stand%2Doff%20missile
Record 30, French
Record 30, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
- Missiles et roquettes
Record 30, Main entry term, French
- missile tiré à distance de sécurité
1, record 30, French, missile%20tir%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20distance%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 30, Abbreviations, French
Record 30, Synonyms, French
- missile lancé à distance de sécurité 2, record 30, French, missile%20lanc%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20distance%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
- missile pour tir à distance de sécurité 3, record 30, French, missile%20pour%20tir%20%C3%A0%20distance%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9
masculine noun
- missile «stand-off» 4, record 30, French, missile%20%C2%ABstand%2Doff%C2%BB
masculine noun
Record 30, Textual support, French
Record number: 30, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La société avait déjà étudié auparavant avec McDonnell Douglas toute une famille de missiles pour tir à distance de sécurité et avait abouti à une configuration qui permettrait, à l'aide d'un conteneur de type MW-1 de dimensions réduites, de lancer sur les divers objectifs des groupes de munitions «optimalisées». 3, record 30, French, - missile%20tir%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20distance%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9
Record number: 30, Textual support number: 1 OBS
missile lancé à distance de sécurité : terme(s) tiré(s) du lexique «Désarmement et Maintien de la Paix» avec l'autorisation de l'Office des Nations Unies à Genève. 5, record 30, French, - missile%20tir%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20distance%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9
Record 30, Spanish
Record 30, Textual support, Spanish
Record 31 - internal organization data 2000-10-12
Record 31, English
Record 31, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 31, Main entry term, English
- air combat manoeuvering range instrumentation
1, record 31, English, air%20combat%20manoeuvering%20range%20instrumentation
correct
Record 31, Abbreviations, English
- ACMRI 2, record 31, English, ACMRI
correct
Record 31, Synonyms, English
Record 31, Textual support, English
Record number: 31, Textual support number: 1 CONT
ACMRI has four basic sub-systems. First is a sidewinder-shaped external pod which attaches to the aircraft's missile mounting rack and contains instrumentation independent of the aircraft's own systems to measure altitude, airspeed, Mach number, angle of attack and sideslip, plus a compact inertial sensor which measures pitch, roll, heading and acceleration/deceleration. The instrumentation package... also contains a transponder-like radio link which transmits all this information down on command from the second sub-system, the ground tracking station network... the third sub-system-the Control and Computation facility... precise aircraft position determination, and data formatting prior to reaching the fourth... sub-system... the Display and Debriefing Sub-system. 3, record 31, English, - air%20combat%20manoeuvering%20range%20instrumentation
Record 31, Key term(s)
- air combat maneuvering range instrumentation
- air combat manoeuvring range instrumentation
Record 31, French
Record 31, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 31, Main entry term, French
- instrumentation ACMRI
1, record 31, French, instrumentation%20ACMRI
proposal, feminine noun
Record 31, Abbreviations, French
Record 31, Synonyms, French
Record 31, Textual support, French
Record 31, Spanish
Record 31, Textual support, Spanish
Record 32 - internal organization data 2000-08-24
Record 32, English
Record 32, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
- Military Tactics
- Field Artillery
Record 32, Main entry term, English
- dive attack
1, record 32, English, dive%20attack
correct
Record 32, Abbreviations, English
Record 32, Synonyms, English
- top attack 2, record 32, English, top%20attack
correct
Record 32, Textual support, English
Record number: 32, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Three different attack profiles are being studied for each category of missile, Aérospatiale tells IDr. These are : top or dive attack, which requires the missile to tip over at the right moment for a nose-down attack on the tank's thinner top armour... 1, record 32, English, - dive%20attack
Record 32, French
Record 32, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
- Tactique militaire
- Artillerie de campagne
Record 32, Main entry term, French
- attaque par le dessus
1, record 32, French, attaque%20par%20le%20dessus
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 32, Abbreviations, French
Record 32, Synonyms, French
- attaque plongeante 2, record 32, French, attaque%20plongeante
correct, feminine noun
- attaque de haut en bas 3, record 32, French, attaque%20de%20haut%20en%20bas
feminine noun
Record 32, Textual support, French
Record number: 32, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Des représentants de l'Aérospatiale nous ont dit que chaque type de missiles était étudié en fonction de trois profils d'attaque : plongeant, direct et en survol. 4, record 32, French, - attaque%20par%20le%20dessus
Record number: 32, Textual support number: 1 OBS
attaque par le dessus : terme uniformisé par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 5, record 32, French, - attaque%20par%20le%20dessus
Record 32, Spanish
Record 32, Textual support, Spanish
Record 33 - internal organization data 1998-08-13
Record 33, English
Record 33, Subject field(s)
- Spacecraft
- Space Weapons
Record 33, Main entry term, English
- defense satellite
1, record 33, English, defense%20satellite
correct
Record 33, Abbreviations, English
Record 33, Synonyms, English
- defender satellite 2, record 33, English, defender%20satellite
- defence satellite 3, record 33, English, defence%20satellite
correct
Record 33, Textual support, English
Record number: 33, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Defense satellites must detect the unique infrared radiation of a missile launch, track the missiles, distinguish real ones form decoys and decide if they are going to attack. 4, record 33, English, - defense%20satellite
Record number: 33, Textual support number: 2 CONT
defender satellites that could protect battle stations have been studied at least a decade. 2, record 33, English, - defense%20satellite
Record 33, French
Record 33, Domaine(s)
- Engins spatiaux
- Armes orbitales
Record 33, Main entry term, French
- satellite de défense
1, record 33, French, satellite%20de%20d%C3%A9fense
correct, masculine noun
Record 33, Abbreviations, French
Record 33, Synonyms, French
Record 33, Textual support, French
Record 33, Spanish
Record 33, Textual support, Spanish
Record 34 - internal organization data 1996-07-29
Record 34, English
Record 34, Subject field(s)
- Sea Operations (Military)
- Combat Systems (Naval Forces)
Record 34, Main entry term, English
- 76 mm Oto Melara Super Rapid gun
1, record 34, English, 76%20mm%20Oto%20Melara%20Super%20Rapid%20gun
correct
Record 34, Abbreviations, English
Record 34, Synonyms, English
Record 34, Textual support, English
Record number: 34, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The heavy weapon system includes 76 mm Oto Melara Super Rapid gun for surface and air attack, a Sadral missile launcher for Mistral surface-to-air missiles and two quadruple launchers for Exocet surface-to-surface missiles, as well as a Signaal Goalkeeper close-in rapid firing gun for defence against missiles. 1, record 34, English, - 76%20mm%20Oto%20Melara%20Super%20Rapid%20gun
Record 34, French
Record 34, Domaine(s)
- Opérations en mer (Militaire)
- Systèmes de combat (Forces navales)
Record 34, Main entry term, French
- canon de 76 mm Oto Melara Super Rapid
1, record 34, French, canon%20de%2076%20mm%20Oto%20Melara%20Super%20Rapid
correct, masculine noun
Record 34, Abbreviations, French
Record 34, Synonyms, French
Record 34, Textual support, French
Record number: 34, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ces patrouilleurs sont puissamment armés: canon de 76 mm Oto Melara Super Rapid surface-surface et surface-air, rampe Sadral pour missiles surface-air Matra Mistral, quatre conteneurs-lanceurs de missiles mer-mer Exocet et canon à tir rapide d'autodéfense rapprochée de Signaal Goalkeeper contre les missiles. 1, record 34, French, - canon%20de%2076%20mm%20Oto%20Melara%20Super%20Rapid
Record 34, Spanish
Record 34, Textual support, Spanish
Record 35 - internal organization data 1996-03-21
Record 35, English
Record 35, Subject field(s)
- Life Cycle (Informatics)
- Propulsion of Water-Craft
- Sea Operations (Military)
- Combat Systems (Naval Forces)
Record 35, Main entry term, English
- close-in rapid firing gun
1, record 35, English, close%2Din%20rapid%20firing%20gun
correct
Record 35, Abbreviations, English
Record 35, Synonyms, English
Record 35, Textual support, English
Record number: 35, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The heavy weapon system includes 76 mm Oto Melara Super Rapid gun for surface and air attack, a Sadral missile launcher for Mistral surface-to-air missiles and two quadruple launchers for Exocet surface-to-surface missiles, as well as a Signaal Goalkeeper close-in rapid firing gun for defence against missiles. 1, record 35, English, - close%2Din%20rapid%20firing%20gun
Record 35, French
Record 35, Domaine(s)
- Cycle de vie (Informatique)
- Propulsion des bateaux
- Opérations en mer (Militaire)
- Systèmes de combat (Forces navales)
Record 35, Main entry term, French
- canon à tir rapide d'autodéfense rapprochée
1, record 35, French, canon%20%C3%A0%20tir%20rapide%20d%27autod%C3%A9fense%20rapproch%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun
Record 35, Abbreviations, French
Record 35, Synonyms, French
Record 35, Textual support, French
Record number: 35, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ces patrouilleurs sont puissamment armés: canon de 76 mm Oto Melara Super Rapid surface-surface et surface-air, rampe Sadral pour missiles surface-air Matra Mistral, quatre conteneurs-lanceurs de missiles mer-mer Exocet et canon à tir rapide d'autodéfense rapprochée de Signaal Goalkeeper contre les missiles. 1, record 35, French, - canon%20%C3%A0%20tir%20rapide%20d%27autod%C3%A9fense%20rapproch%C3%A9e
Record 35, Spanish
Record 35, Textual support, Spanish
Record 36 - internal organization data 1996-03-21
Record 36, English
Record 36, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Weapon Systems (Air Forces)
- Aircraft Systems
Record 36, Main entry term, English
- all-aspect air-to-air missile
1, record 36, English, all%2Daspect%20air%2Dto%2Dair%20missile
correct
Record 36, Abbreviations, English
Record 36, Synonyms, English
Record 36, Textual support, English
Record number: 36, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Armed with an all-aspect air-to-air missile, of which six can be carried, the Hawk 200 may well perform a useful low-and medium-level fighter role, adding to its obvious capability in the attack context. 1, record 36, English, - all%2Daspect%20air%2Dto%2Dair%20missile
Record 36, French
Record 36, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Systèmes d'armes (Forces aériennes)
- Circuits des aéronefs
Record 36, Main entry term, French
- missile air-air tous aspects
1, record 36, French, missile%20air%2Dair%20tous%20aspects
correct, masculine noun
Record 36, Abbreviations, French
Record 36, Synonyms, French
Record 36, Textual support, French
Record number: 36, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le Hawk 200 est armé de six missiles air-air tous aspects. 1, record 36, French, - missile%20air%2Dair%20tous%20aspects
Record 36, Spanish
Record 36, Textual support, Spanish
Record 37 - internal organization data 1994-05-10
Record 37, English
Record 37, Subject field(s)
- Sea Operations (Military)
- Combat Systems (Naval Forces)
- Advanced Technology Weapons
Record 37, Main entry term, English
- all-weather capability
1, record 37, English, all%2Dweather%20capability
correct
Record 37, Abbreviations, English
Record 37, Synonyms, English
Record 37, Textual support, English
Record number: 37, Textual support number: 1 CONT
For example, autonomous guidance and all-weather capability jointly suggest an active radar system, but this means that the missile will attack the largest radar response that it perceives, and it will not necessarily aim for the most vulnerable part of the target. 1, record 37, English, - all%2Dweather%20capability
Record 37, French
Record 37, Domaine(s)
- Opérations en mer (Militaire)
- Systèmes de combat (Forces navales)
- Armes de haute technicité
Record 37, Main entry term, French
- capacité tout-temps
1, record 37, French, capacit%C3%A9%20tout%2Dtemps
correct, feminine noun
Record 37, Abbreviations, French
Record 37, Synonyms, French
Record 37, Textual support, French
Record number: 37, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une capacité tout-temps et un guidage autonome par exemple impliquent le choix d'un autodirecteur à radar, ce qui signifie que le missile se dirigera vers la zone du but qui renvoie l'écho radar le plus puissant mais qui n'est pas forcément la plus vulnérable. 1, record 37, French, - capacit%C3%A9%20tout%2Dtemps
Record 37, Spanish
Record 37, Textual support, Spanish
Record 38 - internal organization data 1987-11-10
Record 38, English
Record 38, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
Record 38, Main entry term, English
- pulse-rocket motor 1, record 38, English, pulse%2Drocket%20motor
Record 38, Abbreviations, English
Record 38, Synonyms, English
Record 38, Textual support, English
Record number: 38, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... Short-Range Attack Missile.... 1, record 38, English, - pulse%2Drocket%20motor
Record 38, French
Record 38, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
Record 38, Main entry term, French
- moteur-fusée à impulsions
1, record 38, French, moteur%2Dfus%C3%A9e%20%C3%A0%20impulsions
masculine noun
Record 38, Abbreviations, French
Record 38, Synonyms, French
Record 38, Textual support, French
Record 38, Spanish
Record 38, Textual support, Spanish
Record 39 - internal organization data 1986-10-30
Record 39, English
Record 39, Subject field(s)
- Tactical Operations (Air Forces)
Record 39, Main entry term, English
- attack profile
1, record 39, English, attack%20profile
correct
Record 39, Abbreviations, English
Record 39, Synonyms, English
Record 39, Textual support, English
Record number: 39, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Three different attack profiles are being studied for each category of missile, Aerospatiale tells IDR. 1, record 39, English, - attack%20profile
Record 39, French
Record 39, Domaine(s)
- Opérations tactiques (Forces aériennes)
Record 39, Main entry term, French
- profil d'attaque
1, record 39, French, profil%20d%27attaque
correct, masculine noun
Record 39, Abbreviations, French
Record 39, Synonyms, French
Record 39, Textual support, French
Record 39, Spanish
Record 39, Textual support, Spanish
Record 40 - internal organization data 1985-11-29
Record 40, English
Record 40, Subject field(s)
- Space Weapons
- Air Defence
Record 40, Main entry term, English
- aerospace weapon
1, record 40, English, aerospace%20weapon
correct
Record 40, Abbreviations, English
Record 40, Synonyms, English
Record 40, Textual support, English
Record number: 40, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Includes bomber, fighter, attack aircraft, reconnaissance aircraft, trainer aircraft, helicopter aircraft, strategic missile. 1, record 40, English, - aerospace%20weapon
Record 40, French
Record 40, Domaine(s)
- Armes orbitales
- Défense aérienne
Record 40, Main entry term, French
- arme aérospatiale
1, record 40, French, arme%20a%C3%A9rospatiale
correct, feminine noun
Record 40, Abbreviations, French
Record 40, Synonyms, French
Record 40, Textual support, French
Record 40, Spanish
Record 40, Textual support, Spanish
Record 41 - internal organization data 1981-11-16
Record 41, English
Record 41, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
Record 41, Main entry term, English
- flyoff
1, record 41, English, flyoff
correct
Record 41, Abbreviations, English
Record 41, Synonyms, English
Record 41, Textual support, English
Record number: 41, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Completion of the ALCM flyoff does not end development testing of the cruise missile, each unit of which is expected to cost $1 million, including development. Program officials have already scheduled 17 additional tests for the winner of the competition, to verify more completely the chosen missile's ability to attack a target with a nuclear warhead containing twenty times the destructive force of the Hiroshima blast. 1, record 41, English, - flyoff
Record 41, French
Record 41, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 41, Main entry term, French
- essais comparatifs en vol
1, record 41, French, essais%20comparatifs%20en%20vol
plural
Record 41, Abbreviations, French
Record 41, Synonyms, French
Record 41, Textual support, French
Record number: 41, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La fin des essais comparatifs en vol ne signifie pas la fin des essais de mise au point. Les responsables du programme ont déjà prévu que le missile qui serait choisi subira une série de dix-sept tirs supplémentaires destinés à vérifier de manière plus approfondie son aptitude à attaquer un objectif avec une charge nucléaire d'une puissance vingt fois supérieure à celle de la bombe d'Hiroshima. 1, record 41, French, - essais%20comparatifs%20en%20vol
Record 41, Key term(s)
- essai comparatif en vol
Record 41, Spanish
Record 41, Textual support, Spanish
Record 42 - internal organization data 1981-03-18
Record 42, English
Record 42, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
Record 42, Main entry term, English
- tracking accuracy
1, record 42, English, tracking%20accuracy
correct
Record 42, Abbreviations, English
Record 42, Synonyms, English
Record 42, Textual support, English
Record number: 42, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[The TOW missile] sight provides a tracking accuracy of 0. 07 milliradians and two fields of view : a 30 ° wide field(...) and a 4. 6 ° narrow field(...) for tracking and attack(...) 1, record 42, English, - tracking%20accuracy
Record 42, French
Record 42, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 42, Main entry term, French
- précision de poursuite 1, record 42, French, pr%C3%A9cision%20de%20poursuite
Record 42, Abbreviations, French
Record 42, Synonyms, French
Record 42, Textual support, French
Record number: 42, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le viseur, dont la précision de poursuite est de 0.07 milliradian, possède deux champs de vision. 1, record 42, French, - pr%C3%A9cision%20de%20poursuite
Record 42, Spanish
Record 42, Textual support, Spanish
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