surface-to-air missile

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Its arsenal features Soviet surface-to-air missile defense systems, an unknown number of air-to-air missiles, and a small fleet of aircraft.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

Shahed drones have been shot out of the sky by missiles fired from fighter jets or expensive surface-to-air missile systems.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

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

The Houthis claimed that they shot down the Reaper on Thursday with a surface-to-air missile.

From Seattle Times • May 18, 2024

Air defense units received Soviet equipment between 1948 and 1961, including that required at a few surface-to-air missile sites.

From Area Handbook for Albania by Elpern, Sarah Jane