Point-defence

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Point defence (or point defense; see spelling differences) is the defence of a single object or a limited area, e.g. a ship, building or an airfield, now usually against air attacks and guided missiles. [1] Point defence weapons have a smaller range in contrast to area-defence systems and are placed near or on the object to be protected.

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Point defence may include:

Coastal artillery to protect harbours is similar conceptually, but is generally not classified as point defence. Similarly, passive systems—electronic countermeasures, decoys, chaff, flares, barrage balloons—are not considered point defence.

Examples

Aircraft

Close-in weapons systems

Surface-to-air missile systems

Active Protection Systems

See also

References

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