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 Royal Air Force also uses the Rapid Sentry short-range air defense system, which is equipped with Martlet missiles for counter-drone operations.
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 22 May 2026
After focusing much of its efforts on short-range attacks on Russian positions along the front line, and long-range strikes reaching far into Russia’s territory, Ukraine has recently stepped up its mid-range strikes, targeting Russia’s logistics.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
These move rapidly to sites under threat of drone attack and provide effective short-range defence.
—David Hambling, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
The Iron Dome is designed to be an economical way to intercept short-range missiles and drones, a capability the UAE largely lacks.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 13 May 2026
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 22 May 2026
After focusing much of its efforts on short-range attacks on Russian positions along the front line, and long-range strikes reaching far into Russia’s territory, Ukraine has recently stepped up its mid-range strikes, targeting Russia’s logistics.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
These move rapidly to sites under threat of drone attack and provide effective short-range defence.
—David Hambling, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
The Iron Dome is designed to be an economical way to intercept short-range missiles and drones, a capability the UAE largely lacks.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 13 May 2026
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“Short-range.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/short-range. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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