short-range
adjective
1
: involving or taking into account a short period of time
short-range plans
2
: relating to or fit for short distances
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And the effort continues now on more their short-term threats, short-range missiles, drones.
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NBC news, 15 Mar. 2026
Its Iron Dome missile defense system is designed to repel more short-range fire.
—Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 14 Mar. 2026
At shorter ranges, the ForceShield short-range and very-short-range air defense (SHORAD/VSHORAD) layer counters low-altitude threats such as drones.
—David Szondy
march 12, New Atlas, 12 Mar. 2026
These systems are designed to be effective against small numbers of missiles, including short-range ballistic missiles, as well as aircraft and drones.
—Iain Boyd, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2026
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NBC news, 15 Mar. 2026
Its Iron Dome missile defense system is designed to repel more short-range fire.
—Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 14 Mar. 2026
At shorter ranges, the ForceShield short-range and very-short-range air defense (SHORAD/VSHORAD) layer counters low-altitude threats such as drones.
—David Szondy
march 12, New Atlas, 12 Mar. 2026
These systems are designed to be effective against small numbers of missiles, including short-range ballistic missiles, as well as aircraft and drones.
—Iain Boyd, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2026
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“Short-range.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/short-range. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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