sheep-dip
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(US, espionage) To formally, and usually temporarily, transfer military equipment or personnel to non-military ownership for the purpose of its employment in covert action with less risk of triggering armed conflict.
sheep-dip
Before the covert operation, commanders decided to sheep-dip three surveillance drones by temporarily re-registering them under a civilian contractor to lessen the chance of provoking open conflict.
Before the covert operation, commanders decided to sheep-dip three surveillance drones by temporarily re-registering them under a civilian contractor to lessen the chance of provoking open conflict.
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