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air interdiction
[/ɛr ˌɪntərˈdɪkʃən/]
noun
pl: air interdictions
interdição aérea
1.
Military operations conducted to prevent or delay the movement of enemy forces and supplies by air strikes
Air interdiction missions targeted supply lines and troop movements in the conflict zone.
As missões de interdição aérea visavam rotas de abastecimento e movimentos de tropas na zona de conflito.
2.
The use of air power to cut off or restrict enemy movement and logistics
Strategic air interdiction was crucial to disrupting the enemy's ability to reinforce frontline positions.
A interdição aérea estratégica foi crucial para interromper a capacidade do inimigo de reforçar posições na linha de frente.
Synonyms
aerial interdiction
air campaign
interdiction strike
air denial
air blockade
Antonyms
air support
close air support
air escort
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
interdição aérea
Standard military terminology used in Brazilian defense context
Portugal
interdição aérea
NATO military standard terminology used in Portuguese armed forces
Related Idioms & Phrases
cut off supply lines
deny enemy movement
neutralize enemy logistics
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