The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 15 letter word COUNTERMEASURES
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What does COUNTERMEASURES mean?
COUNTERMEASURES noun- Any action taken to counteract or correct another.
- (chiefly in the plural) Any of the devices and techniques used to impair the operational effectiveness of an enemy.