#naval defense

• Applique armor — An additional protective armor, external metallic plate, or defensive reinforcing element mounted in front of the main armor of a warship or armored vehicle. Its structural role is to absorb the initial impact, fragment, or diminish the kinetic energy of enemy projectiles or shaped charges before they strike the core strength structure.
• Anti-submarine — Designed, equipped, or deployed for the detection, localization, tracking, and destruction of enemy submarines. The term applies to a wide range of defense equipment, including surface vessels, specialized aircraft, advanced sonar systems, and specific weaponry (such as guided torpedoes or depth charges), aimed at ensuring the security of maritime routes and military fleets.