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HOSTILE MISSILE [5 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 2025-05-05
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Counter-Measures (Military operations)
- Air Defence
- Missiles and Rockets
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- integrated air and missile defence
1, record 2, English, integrated%20air%20and%20missile%20defence
correct, noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- IAMD 2, record 2, English, IAMD
correct, noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- NATO integrated air and missile defence 3, record 2, English, NATO%20integrated%20air%20and%20missile%20defence
correct, noun, NATO, standardized
- NATO IAMD 3, record 2, English, NATO%20IAMD
correct, noun, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
All measures to contribute to deter any air and missile threat or to nullify or reduce the effectiveness of hostile air action in order to protect populations, territory and forces against the full spectrum of air and missile threats. 3, record 2, English, - integrated%20air%20and%20missile%20defence
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
integrated air and missile defence; IAMD; NATO integrated air and missile defence; NATO IAMD: designations and definition standardized by NATO. 4, record 2, English, - integrated%20air%20and%20missile%20defence
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
integrated air and missile defence; IAMD: designations officially approved by the Joint Terminology Panel. 4, record 2, English, - integrated%20air%20and%20missile%20defence
Record 2, Key term(s)
- integrated air and missile defense
- NATO integrated air and missile defense
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Contre-mesures (Opérations militaires)
- Défense aérienne
- Missiles et roquettes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- défense aérienne et antimissile intégrée
1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9fense%20a%C3%A9rienne%20et%20antimissile%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- DAAI 2, record 2, French, DAAI
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- défense aérienne et antimissile intégrée de l'OTAN 3, record 2, French, d%C3%A9fense%20a%C3%A9rienne%20et%20antimissile%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9e%20de%20l%27OTAN
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble des mesures visant à contribuer à déjouer toute menace aérienne ou missile ou à supprimer ou réduire l'efficacité d'une action aérienne hostile afin de protéger les populations, le territoire et les forces contre toute la gamme des menaces aériennes et missiles. 3, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9fense%20a%C3%A9rienne%20et%20antimissile%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9e
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
défense aérienne et antimissile intégrée; défense aérienne et antimissile intégrée de l'OTAN : désignations et définition normalisées par l'OTAN. 4, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9fense%20a%C3%A9rienne%20et%20antimissile%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9e
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
défense aérienne et antimissile intégrée; DAAI : désignations uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie interarmées. 4, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9fense%20a%C3%A9rienne%20et%20antimissile%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9e
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2019-11-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- anti-missile missile
1, record 3, English, anti%2Dmissile%20missile
correct, NATO, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- AMM 2, record 3, English, AMM
correct, NATO, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- antimissile-missile 3, record 3, English, antimissile%2Dmissile
correct
- AMM 3, record 3, English, AMM
correct
- AMM 3, record 3, English, AMM
- antimissile missile 4, record 3, English, antimissile%20missile
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A missile launched against a hostile missile in flight. 3, record 3, English, - anti%2Dmissile%20missile
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
anti-missile missile; AMM: designations officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 5, record 3, English, - anti%2Dmissile%20missile
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
anti-missile missile; AMM: designations extracted from the "Disarmament and Peace Keeping" glossary with the permission of the United Nations Office at Geneva. 5, record 3, English, - anti%2Dmissile%20missile
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- missile antimissile
1, record 3, French, missile%20antimissile
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- MAM 2, record 3, French, MAM
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- AMM 3, record 3, French, AMM
correct, masculine noun, NATO
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- missile AM 4, record 3, French, missile%20AM
correct, masculine noun
- missile antimissiles 5, record 3, French, missile%20antimissiles
correct, masculine noun
- missile anti-missile 6, record 3, French, missile%20anti%2Dmissile
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
missile antimissile; MAM : désignations uniformisées par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 7, record 3, French, - missile%20antimissile
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
missile antimissile; missile AM : désignations tirées du lexique «Désarmement et Maintien de la Paix» avec l'autorisation de l'Office des Nations Unies à Genève. 7, record 3, French, - missile%20antimissile
Record 3, Key term(s)
- missile anti-missiles
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2008-04-28
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
- Air Defence
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- air defence missile
1, record 4, English, air%20defence%20missile
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- air defense missile 2, record 4, English, air%20defense%20missile
correct, United States
- air-defense missile 3, record 4, English, air%2Ddefense%20missile
correct, United States
- anti-aircraft missile 4, record 4, English, anti%2Daircraft%20missile
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Sea Sparrow Vertically Launched Missile System is designed by Raytheon as an air defence missile. This weapon is used to destroy hostile missiles or aircraft attacking the ship. 1, record 4, English, - air%20defence%20missile
Record 4, Key term(s)
- air defence missile
- antiaircraft missile
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
- Défense aérienne
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- missile de défense aérienne
1, record 4, French, missile%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20a%C3%A9rienne
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- missile antiaérien 2, record 4, French, missile%20antia%C3%A9rien
correct, masculine noun
- missile anti-aérien 3, record 4, French, missile%20anti%2Da%C3%A9rien
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-09-05
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- hostile missile
1, record 5, English, hostile%20missile
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- missile ennemi
1, record 5, French, missile%20ennemi
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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