counterair

{
  "id": "MLC-T-DEF-000387",
  "term": "counterair",
  "field": "Defense and military",
  "definition": "A mission at the theater level that integrates offensive and defensive operations to attain and maintain a desired degree of control of the air and protection by neutralizing or destroying enemy aircraft and missiles, both before and after launch.",
  "see_also": [
    "air superiority",
    "mission",
    "offensive counterair"
  ],
  "references": [
    "JP 3-01"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/defense/counterair/"
}