missile shield
Intercepts incoming warheads
A missile shield is a defensive system designed to detect and destroy incoming missiles before they reach their targets.
The term usually refers to national defense networks using radar, satellites, and interceptor missiles: Critics argue the missile shield gives a false sense of security.
Also called missile defense.
- interceptorAircraft that intercepts threats
- air defense systemsWeapons intercepting airborne threats
- Iron DomeAerial interception network
- defenseProtection against harm
- Star WarsIconic space fantasy franchise
space weapons · THAAD · radar systems · umbrella · launcher · electronic warfare · interceptor missiles · shoot down · first strike · arms race · rogue state · radar · defense systems · satellite tracking · rocket · nuclear umbrella · Israel · patriot
- Military HardwareMirage, frigate, destroyer, submarine, howitzer
- defensedefense, defending, protecting, protection, security
- NATOArticle 5, military alliance, mutual defense, alliance, North Atlantic Treaty Organization
defensive vs offensive military systems
missile shieldnuclear arsenal
Stockpile of atomic bombs
ballistic missiles · ICBMs · cruise missiles · strategic bombers · nuclear warheads