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
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
MQ-9 Reaper drone apparently crashed in Yemen, with the Houthis claiming they fired a surface-to-air missile at it.
From Seattle Times • May 30, 2024
The US Central Command said it carried out "a self-defence strike" against a Houthi surface-to-air missile that was about to be launched from Yemen.
From BBC • Mar. 2, 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
