surface-to-surface

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surface-to-surface

adj

(Military) of or relating to a missile launched from the surface of the earth against surface targets

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sur′face-to-sur′face

adj.

(of a missile) capable of traveling from a base on the surface of the earth to a target also on the surface.

[1950–55]

Translations

surface-to-surface

[ˈsəːfɪstəˈsəːfɪs] ADJ → tierra-tierra

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surface-to-surface

[ˌsɜːfɪstəˈsɜːfɪs] adj (Mil) → superficie-superficie inv

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The trial of the surface-to-surface missile was conducted from Launch Complex-4 of Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Balasore district at about 8.38 a.m., said a Defence Ministry official.

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RAWALPINDI -- Pakistan has successfully undertaken a series of training launches and tests / trials during the current week for validation of new technical parameters surface-to-surface ballistic missile 'NASR' with enhanced range from 60 kms to 70 kms and flight maneuverability, Inter Services Public Relations news release said.

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Han said the South Korean military can sufficiently tackle the DPRK multiple rockets with its surface-to-surface missiles, air power and ground firepower while detecting the rockets on a real-time basis with its anti-artillery radars and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV).