Surface-to-Air Missile

A surface-to-air missile (SAM) is a guided weapon designed to detect, track, and destroy aircraft or incoming threats from the ground or ship. It combines advanced radar or infrared sensors with a missile that can change its path mid-flight, allowing it to intercept fast-moving targets. SAM systems are used by military forces for defense, protecting areas such as airports, military bases, and strategic installations. They operate autonomously or semi-autonomously, with command centers coordinating their launch and tracking incoming aerial objects to ensure precise and effective interception.