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HTK interceptor

 
US Military Dictionary: HTK interceptor
 

A high-technology weapon designed to identify the specific nature of and destroy inbound ballistic missiles in the exoatmosphere.

Etymology: HTK is an acronym for hit-to-kill.

See the Introduction, Abbreviations and Pronunciation for further details.

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