intercept

The Russian army has new jet-powered unmanned aircraft that are much faster and more difficult to intercept.

From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026

Authorities would have powers to restrict basic freedoms such as freedom of movement and assembly and, most controversially of all, intercept communications in specific geographic areas.

From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026

That is a huge difference with the parallel revolution in drone warfare: drones, and systems used to intercept drones, including air-defense drones, are much simpler and cheaper.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026

For much of the war, Ukraine was able to intercept even Russia’s most advanced long-range missiles, using U.S.-designed Patriot air defense systems.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026

Through her little peep-hole, Sophie saw the Fleshlumpeating Giant moving over to intercept them.

From "The BFG" by Roald Dahl

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

“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

Those intercepts are a success -- they prevented the missiles from striking their targets -- but they also come at the cost of pricey, high-tech interceptors that are in short supply.

From Barron's ● Mar. 3, 2026

Before I can reach it, Gavin intercepts me.

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen

It comes after the charity helped carry around 120 migrants intercepted off the Isle of Wight, to Eastney, in Langstone Harbour, where roads were blocked by protesters.

From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026

The department had initially intercepted and inspected the shipment at the port based on a tip received by its counterfeit and piracy enforcement team, the department said in the release.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026

Jordan's army said it had intercepted eight missiles, without stating their origin.

From Barron's ● Aug. 31, 2026

Taiwan customs officials intercepted 56 servers, which were intended for shipment to Japan.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026

Just before Jason blacked out, the comet intercepted the ball of fire above them.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan

On Friday last, the military also destroyed a boat after intercepting and evacuating the crew.

From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 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

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

Previously the French authorities allowed most dinghies to head towards the UK once they had launched, because of the risk of intercepting them in deep water, while loaded with people.

From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026

Thanks in no small part to her decryptions, the Coast Guard was intercepting many more rumrunners, depriving the crime bosses of their profits.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield