anti-tank
adjective
ˌan-tē-ˈtaŋk 
ˌan-tī-
variants
or antitank
: designed to destroy or check tanks
an anti-tank missile
antitank mines
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The deal includes eight separate purchases, which cover HIMARS rockets systems, anti-tank missiles, anti-armor missiles, loitering suicide drones, howitzers, military software and parts for other equipment, according to details released by both governments.
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Wayne Chang, CNN Money, 18 Dec. 2025
The company, which also makes air defense systems, anti-tank weapons, armored vehicles, and ammunition, led the sector's losses, as German counterparts Hensoldt and Renk slipped into negative territory.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 15 Dec. 2025
To this end, the Apache is now evolving from its former anti-tank role to a multi-role air-defense and counter-drone platform.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 23 Nov. 2025
Gaza ceasefire broken by both sides Hamas fired anti-tank missiles at Israeli positions and Israel responded with air strikes.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2025
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Wayne Chang, CNN Money, 18 Dec. 2025
The company, which also makes air defense systems, anti-tank weapons, armored vehicles, and ammunition, led the sector's losses, as German counterparts Hensoldt and Renk slipped into negative territory.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 15 Dec. 2025
To this end, the Apache is now evolving from its former anti-tank role to a multi-role air-defense and counter-drone platform.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 23 Nov. 2025
Gaza ceasefire broken by both sides Hamas fired anti-tank missiles at Israeli positions and Israel responded with air strikes.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2025
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