standoff missile

noun

1. a missile capable of striking a distant target after launch by an aircraft outside the range of missile defences

Example Sentences

“But after decades of downsizing and consolidation, today’s weapons industrial base lacks the capacity to surge production of many precision munitions because of inconsistent demand signals, fragile supply chains, and aging workforces. Manufacturers have struggled to increase production of relatively simple weapons like the Javelin and Stinger, let alone advanced cruise missiles like the long-range air-launched Joint Air to Surface Standoff Missile,” Mr. Hacker said.

From Washington Times

Ms. Hicks said the increases will focus on weapons considered most needed to prevail in the Indo-Pacific theater, including the Tomahawk cruise missile; the extended-range Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile; the Long Range Anti-Ship Missile and the anti-ship capable SM-6 missile.

From Washington Times

Several standoff missile units are underway at undisclosed locations.

From Seattle Times

To quickly respond to possible attacks, Japan will also deploy several standoff missile units at undisclosed locations.

From Washington Times

To quickly respond to possible attacks, Japan will also deploy several standoff missile units at undisclosed locations.

From Seattle Times