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suppression of enemy air defenses — Those activities which neutralize, destroy, or temporarily degrade enemy air defenses in a specific area through physical attack, deception, and electronic warfare (EW) … Aviation dictionary
joint suppression of enemy air defenses — A broad term that includes all suppression of enemy air defense activities provided by one component of the joint force in support of another. Also called J SEAD. See also air defense suppression; suppression of enemy air defenses … Military dictionary
Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses — SEAD, assignment to destroy air defense units … English contemporary dictionary
air defense suppression — All actions taken to degrade fixed and mobile surface based components of enemy air defense systems so that offensive air forces may effectively attack a target. SEAD (suppression of enemy air defenses) is the term given to such an operation … Aviation dictionary
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