defensive measure

1. (military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies (synset 100956422)
   "they died in the defense of Stalingrad"; "they were developed for the defense program"
   referred to in: armed forces, armed services, military, military machine, war machine - the military forces of a nation
   is a type of: action, military action - a military engagement
   subtypes:

   • umbrella - a formation of military planes maintained over ground operations or targets
   • air defense - defensive measures designed to destroy attacking enemy aircraft or missiles or to nullify their effectiveness
   • stand - a defensive effort
   • hasty defence, hasty defense - a defense organized while in contact with the enemy or when time is limited
   • deliberate defence, deliberate defense - a defense organized before contact is made with the enemy and while time for organization is available; usually includes a fortified zone (with pillboxes) and communication systems
   • biodefence, biodefense, biological defence, biological defense - procedures involved in taking defensive measures against attacks using biological agents
   • chemical defence, chemical defense - procedures involved in taking defensive measures against attacks using chemical agents
   • minelaying, mining - laying explosive mines in concealed places to destroy enemy personnel and equipment
   • biological warfare defence, biological warfare defense, bw defence, bw defense - defense against biological warfare
   same as: defence, defense

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