NORAD

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ˈnȯr-ˌad How to pronounce NORAD (audio)
North American Aerospace Defense Command; North American Air Defense Command

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“NORAD.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/NORAD. Accessed 24 Nov. 2025.

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