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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These include, but are not limited to, SM-1 and SM-2 surface-to-air missiles, BGM-109 Tomahawk missiles, and RUM-130 Vertical-Launch Anti-Submarine Rocket (VL-ASROC) missiles.
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 22 Mar. 2026
In fact, late last year, Japan exported a batch of surface-to-air Patriot missiles built under license to the US.
—Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
South Korea's Cheongung surface-to-air missile system, developed by LIG Nex1 and Hanwha Aerospace, reportedly saw its first combat operations as the United Arab Emirates deployed it against Iranian projectiles.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
The targeted vessel, identified as the IRIS Dena, was the newest frigate in Iran’s naval fleet and was equipped with surface-to-air missiles, anti-ship missiles, torpedo launchers and other heavy weaponry.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 4 Mar. 2026
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 22 Mar. 2026
In fact, late last year, Japan exported a batch of surface-to-air Patriot missiles built under license to the US.
—Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
South Korea's Cheongung surface-to-air missile system, developed by LIG Nex1 and Hanwha Aerospace, reportedly saw its first combat operations as the United Arab Emirates deployed it against Iranian projectiles.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
The targeted vessel, identified as the IRIS Dena, was the newest frigate in Iran’s naval fleet and was equipped with surface-to-air missiles, anti-ship missiles, torpedo launchers and other heavy weaponry.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 4 Mar. 2026
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“Surface-to-air.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surface-to-air. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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