surface-to-air missile

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The Pentagon said Tuesday that nine companies have agreed to integrate data from systems ranging from radar to surface-to-air missile batteries.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 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

"It is unlikely that the significant blast damage seen here was caused by an Iranian surface-to-air missile, which carry relatively small explosive warheads," director of Armament Research Services, Jenzen Jones said.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 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