precision strike

collocation in English

meaningsofprecisionandstrike

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precision
noun[U]
uk
/prɪˈsɪʒ.ən/us
/prəˈsɪʒ.ən/
the quality of ...
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strike
noun[C]
uk
/straɪk/us
/straɪk/
a period of time when workers refuse to work because of an argument with an employer about working conditions, pay levels, or ...
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(Definition ofprecisionandstrikefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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This stemmed from their advanced avionics andprecisionstrikecapabilities.
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We have significantly improved important military capabilities including reconnaissance: intelligence; surveillance; target acquisition;precisionstrike; rapid deployment; and command and control.
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It was emphasised to us that the aircraft's advanced avionics andprecisionstrikecapabilities made it particularly suitable in that respect.
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A terminal stage infrared imager detects the individual target by matching its signature with a pre-loaded database of similar targets allowing forprecisionstrike.
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Modifications late in its service life addedprecisionstrikemunitions to its armament.
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These will enable high accuracy required forprecisionstrike.
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This award was created in his name to recognize an individual from the public or private sector for outstanding personal technical achievement resulting in significant contribution toprecisionstrikesystems.
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The review placed particular emphasis on capabilities relevant to the new circumstances in which we find ourselves—reconnaissance, surveillance, rapid deployment, precision strikes and more effective command and control.
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Some of the skills practiced include air interdiction against main supply routes, precision strikes, combat search and rescue of downed aircrew and tactical airlift support.
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Helicopters also provided fire support in many cases, and could be rushed to deliver precision strikes on the enemy.
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