active air defense
Oxford Dictionary of the US Military:
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active air defense
Direct defensive action taken to nullify or reduce the effectiveness of hostile air action. Active air defense includes such measures as the use of aircraft, air defense weapons, weapons not used primarily in an air defense role, and electronic warfare.
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US Defense Department Military Dictionary:
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active air defense
(DOD) Direct defensive action taken to destroy, nullify, or reduce the effectiveness of hostile air and missile threats against friendly forces and assets. It includes the use of aircraft, air defense weapons, electronic warfare, and other available weapons. See also air defense.
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