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HAWK missile

The HAWK missile, short for "Homing All the Way Killer," is a medium-range surface-to-air missile designed to shoot down enemy aircraft and incoming missiles. Developed by the United States in the 1950s, it uses radar guidance to track and intercept targets, functioning effectively against fast-moving threats. The missile is launched from ground-based launchers and equipped with a high-explosive warhead. Its purpose is to provide military defenses for strategic locations and forces, helping prevent aerial attacks by identifying, targeting, and destroying hostile aircraft before they can reach their objectives.