air defense suppression


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air defense suppression

In air operations, actions taken to degrade fixed and mobile surface-based components of enemy air defense systems so that offensive air forces may effectively attack a target.
Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. US Department of Defense 2005.
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A small number of MLRS were included to provide air defense suppression fires.
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