surface to air
/ˈsɜːrfɪs tuː ɛr/
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- Designed to be launched from the ground or a ship to attack an aircraft or missile in the air.
- The military deployed a new surface-to-air missile system to protect the base.
- The ship was equipped with advanced surface-to-air rockets for protection against air attacks.
- During the war, surface-to-air defenses shot down several enemy planes.
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