throw on the defensive

assume a defensive / assume the defensive

throw up flak

throw a weapon

throw the main weight (into)

throw out a white

throw (troops) into the line

throw away the scabbard

throw fire (into)

throw up fire

throw an arc of strangulation

throw an attack in force

throw someone in the meat grinder

throw the enemy off balance

throw down one's arms

assuming a defensive

close defensive fire

close-in defensive fire

defensive belt / line

defensive electronic warfare

defensive fire (DF)

defensive maneuvre

defensive measures

defensive mine countermeasures

defensive minefield

defensive operations

defensive position

defensive posture

defensive power

defensive war / warfare

integrity of the defensive system

main defense area (line) / main defensive position

sector of defensive responsibility