surface-to-air missile
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In early March, Bern announced its intention to examine the acquisition of an additional long-range surface-to-air missile system, preferably manufactured in Europe, to complement the Patriot system.
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026
They used an Iranian-provided surface-to-air missile that can loiter in the sky before homing in on heat from the drones.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026
Arrow 2 was reportedly used in combat for the first time in 2017, to shoot down a Syrian surface-to-air missile.
From BBC • Oct. 2, 2024
The Houthis claimed that they shot down the Reaper on Thursday with a surface-to-air missile.
From Seattle Times • May 18, 2024
If a surface-to-air missile capability did exist at that time, the Chinese would have supplied the necessary replacements.
From Area Handbook for Albania by Elpern, Sarah Jane
