QRA

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Initialism of quick reaction alert, a military and NATO term to define a higher state of readiness in which aircraft will become airborne within minutes to intercept and identify unknown aircraft or intercept one that has lost contact with air traffic control.

Word forms

QRA QRAs

Related words

QRF
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