Glossary term
ABR (aeroballistic rocket)
TERM SUMMARY
ABR is the NATO abbreviation for aeroballistic rocket. NATO's AAP-15 glossary of acronyms and abbreviations lists it with the French equivalent, roquette aérobalistique.
- Why it matters
- ABR is the abbreviation for aeroballistic rocket . It appears in NATO's AAP-15, Glossary of NATO Acronyms and Abbreviations , which is the alliance's reference list for the short forms used across its documents and...
- Category
- Canadian government procurement terminology
- Reference role
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ABR is the abbreviation for aeroballistic rocket. It appears in NATO's AAP-15, Glossary of NATO Acronyms and Abbreviations, which is the alliance's reference list for the short forms used across its documents and standards.
The same glossary gives the French equivalent as roquette aérobalistique. Because NATO publishes in English and French, the two forms are the ones a Canadian reader is most likely to meet in bilingual defence documentation. This page sets out where the term comes from, how NATO maintains its terminology, and what the abbreviation means for suppliers who follow Canadian and NATO defence opportunities.
What the AAP-15 entry says
NATO's AAP-15 glossary lists the entry as "ABR, aeroballistic rocket." The entry is bilingual and pairs the English expansion with the French "roquette aérobalistique."
AAP-15 is a glossary of acronyms and abbreviations. Its job is to record what a short form stands for, not to describe a system. The entry establishes the full name and its French equivalent. It does not set out the rocket's design, trajectory, propulsion or employment, so this page does not add those details.
Where NATO terminology is maintained
NATO's terminology work sits within its standardization system. NATOTerm is the official NATO Terminology Database. It holds non-classified military terminology and other terminology relevant to NATO.
- NATOTerm is the official NATO terminology database.
- It contains non-classified military terminology and terminology relevant to NATO.
- NATO terminology is maintained by the NATO Terminology Office, which is part of the NATO Standardization Office.
For a bid team, this means NATO's published glossaries and terminology database are the authoritative place to confirm what a NATO abbreviation stands for before it is used in a proposal or a compliance matrix.
Finding related opportunities on CanadaBuys
CanadaBuys provides access to Government of Canada procurement and contracting information, including tender notices and contract awards. Its tender search covers PSPC, other federal departments and agencies, Crown corporations, broader public-sector organizations and NATO tender notices.
The Department of National Defence points companies to its information for companies page. That page identifies the federal procurement service where companies can obtain information about specific defence and security opportunities and submit bids.
What ABR means for a supplier bidding on Canadian public contracts
Treat ABR as a defined NATO term. When the abbreviation or its full name shows up in a solicitation, a standard or a NATO-related document, the AAP-15 expansion is the reference to use. Write it out in full on first use in your response and use the French form in French-language material.
When you monitor opportunities, search CanadaBuys for the abbreviation, the full English name and the French equivalent. Search the tender notices and the contract award history, and read the statement of requirements in each notice for the technical detail, since the glossary entry does not supply any. Companies pursuing defence work should also follow DNd's guidance on where to obtain opportunity information and submit bids.