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interception

[in-ter-sep-shuhn] / ˌɪn tərˈsɛp ʃən /


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Ukraine’s deployment of interceptor drones to hunt Russian Shahed-type drones has helped boost its interception rate to 87% in July, compared with 81% in December, according to an analysis of Ukrainian official data.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

The boat was poor quality, overcrowded and "appeared to be deflating upon interception", the prosecutor added.

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

Chinese defense publications and procurement activity indicate a multilayered approach that combines radar, electro-optical sensors, electronic warfare, and AI-driven interception — structurally similar to the Western model but developed independently.

From MarketWatch Jun. 29, 2026

He had 31 tackles and an interception last season before going on injured reserve because of a shoulder injury on Dec. 1.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 25, 2026

A life of frequent concerns that the next interception may not work, that the trap or the drive will fail, or that the herds will not appear this season.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer




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