air-to-surface

American  

[air-tuh-sur-fuhs] / ˈɛər təˈsɜr fəs /

adjective

1. operating or directed from a flying aircraft to the surface.

   air-to-surface missiles.

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adverb

1. from a flying aircraft to the surface of the earth.

   They released the rockets air-to-surface.

Etymology

Origin of air-to-surface

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

The air force added that Russia also launched an Iskander-M ballistic missile and a Kh-31 air-to-surface missile.

From BBC • Sep. 10, 2024

The drills are aimed at improving interoperability between the two militaries by performing major air missions such as air-to-surface live fire drills, defensive counter air operation and other emergency training.

From Reuters • Oct. 30, 2023

Zelenskyy provided them with a list of weapons, including longer-range artillery and air-to-surface missile systems.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 21, 2023

American officials said Russia could deploy the Iranian-made drones in its war against Ukraine to conduct air-to-surface attacks, carry out electronic warfare and identify targets.

From New York Times • Aug. 29, 2022

But the Center for Defense Strategies, a Ukrainian think tank tracking the war, said Moscow did use some precision weapons against Odesa: Kinzhal, or “Dagger,” hypersonic air-to-surface missiles.

From Washington Times • May 10, 2022