intercept
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Ukraine is testing alternatives to intercept jet drones, but they will take months to implement at scale.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
The Russian army has new jet-powered unmanned aircraft that are much faster and more difficult to intercept.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
Different types of sensors—radar, radio frequency, optical and acoustic detection—as well as electronic jamming measures and intercept systems are needed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has held an emergency meeting with ministers and commanders to work out how to produce new high-speed missiles that can intercept the faster Russian drones.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
“We can’t write out that Natalie’s our secret weapon or that we’re going to grab the Gustano kids next. What if the guards intercept this? Or...Judge Morales?”
From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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A top FBI official recently revealed that the bureau does have the authority to make such intercepts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026
Israel's army sometimes intercepts drones that cross the border, but also often loses contact with the small, low-flying devices.
From BBC ● May 28, 2026
SkyFall’s P1-Sun intercepts other drones, like Russia’s versions of Iran’s Shahed drones.
From Barron's ● Apr. 28, 2026
“Today, it intercepts rockets at a range of hundreds of kilometers as well as UAVs,” Kochav said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 28, 2026
I get an extra-large portion of pea soup and am headed back to Compartment E when Boggs intercepts me.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
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But many have been intercepted by U.S. authorities and groups in Yemen opposed to the Houthis.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
Last week one boat set off from Normandy and spent more than 30 hours at sea, before being intercepted and taken to Dover by Border Force.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
But on third and goal, Dalton’s pass intended for Dontayvion Wicks was intercepted by Chicago’s Dillon Thieneman in the end zone to stop the drive.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026
Then in the third quarter, on the Patriots’ first play from scrimmage after falling behind 21-3, Maye had a pass intercepted by Jacksonville’s Jarrian Jones.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026
“We intercepted this coded message from a hostile ship patrolling near the Strait of Hormuz.”
From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein
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The next season, despite not intercepting a pass, McDuffie earned All-Pro recognition.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2026
In August, the Home Office credited police in France with intercepting 185 potential crossings involving 4,300 migrants this summer over four separate weeks, as well as stopping 12 boats at sea using new techniques.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
Current missions include intercepting Iranian missiles, providing cover for commercial ships in the strait and blockading Iranian ports and coastal areas.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
With French officers claiming they are now intercepting two-thirds of small boats before they can reach the coast, that means fewer crossing opportunities.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
She steps forward, intercepting me in the middle of the lobby.
From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day
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