defense program

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defense program

The country invests in a modern defense program.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A program for defending a country against its enemies: A coordinated, official plan or set of policies established by a government to protect its national security, territory, and interests from external threats. This typically involves military strategy, resource allocation, and diplomatic measures.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The Senate approved a new, multi-billion dollar defense program focused on cybersecurity.
    • A nation's defense program must adapt to evolving global threats.
    • The committee reviewed the annual budget for the defense program.
Advanced Usage
  • "to fund a defense program": To allocate financial resources to support the implementation of a national security plan.
    • The parliament debated whether to fund the proposed defense program.
  • "to overhaul a defense program": To make comprehensive changes or reforms to an existing national defense strategy.
    • The new administration promised to overhaul the outdated defense program.
Variants and Related Words
  • Defense policy (n): The underlying principles and strategic guidelines that shape a defense program. Often used interchangeably in broad contexts.
    • The minister outlined the new defense policy, which will guide the defense program for the next decade.
  • National defense (n): The general concept of protecting a nation, which is the objective of a defense program.
  • Military program (n): A specific initiative within a broader defense program, often relating to equipment or research.
Synonyms
  • Defense initiative: A specific project or action taken as part of a broader defense strategy.
  • Security program: A plan focused on protection, which can be broader than just military defense (e.g., including homeland security).
Related Phrases
  • Ballistic missile defense program: A specific type of defense program designed to intercept and destroy incoming missiles.
    • The ballistic missile defense program is a critical component of the nation's security.
  • Strategic defense program: A long-term, high-level plan for national defense.
Notes on Usage
  • "Defense program" is a compound noun. As a single lexical unit, it refers specifically to the official, organized plan of a state.
  • It is often used in formal, governmental, military, and journalistic contexts.
  • The spelling "defence program" is used in British English, though the compound is less common than terms like "defence policy."
defense program

The country invests in a modern defense program.

Noun
  1. a program for defending a country against its enemies

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