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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The medium-to-long-range layer, David’s Sling, has replaced Patriot batteries supplied by the United States, defending against both aircraft, cruise missiles, and short-range ballistic missiles using a missile called Stunner.
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Sebastien Roblin, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Air defenses intercepted one of the short-range ballistic missiles, four of the Kalibr cruise missiles and 33 Kh-101 missiles, according to the military.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 June 2025
So after Israel’s first strike, on June 13, China—the strongest partner in the anti-America triad—could have been expected to rush short-range missiles and other air-defense equipment to Iran.
—Leon Aron, The Atlantic, 29 June 2025
Smaller, short-range drones are used by both sides on the battlefield and in areas close to the roughly 620-mile front line.
—Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2025
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Sebastien Roblin, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Air defenses intercepted one of the short-range ballistic missiles, four of the Kalibr cruise missiles and 33 Kh-101 missiles, according to the military.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 June 2025
So after Israel’s first strike, on June 13, China—the strongest partner in the anti-America triad—could have been expected to rush short-range missiles and other air-defense equipment to Iran.
—Leon Aron, The Atlantic, 29 June 2025
Smaller, short-range drones are used by both sides on the battlefield and in areas close to the roughly 620-mile front line.
—Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2025
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“Short-range.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/short-range. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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