surface-to-air
adjective
sur·face-to-air
ˈsər-fəs-ˌtü-ˈer 
: launched from the ground against a target in the air
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One critical focus would be air and missile defense, including integrating early-warning radars, interceptors, and long-range surface-to-air missile systems to protect against potential threats.
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Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
By leveraging the railgun's high velocity and extended range, a layered air-defense network could be established in conjunction with shipborne surface-to-air missiles.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Pricey high-performance surface-to-air missiles like Patriot can easily tackle fast jets, helicopters and cruise missiles, but are only bought in small numbers.
—David Hambling, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
By comparison, a single surface-to-air missile interceptor can cost more than $3 million.
—Rachel Wilson, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2025
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Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
By leveraging the railgun's high velocity and extended range, a layered air-defense network could be established in conjunction with shipborne surface-to-air missiles.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Pricey high-performance surface-to-air missiles like Patriot can easily tackle fast jets, helicopters and cruise missiles, but are only bought in small numbers.
—David Hambling, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
By comparison, a single surface-to-air missile interceptor can cost more than $3 million.
—Rachel Wilson, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2025
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“Surface-to-air.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surface-to-air. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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