NATO defines anti-aircraft warfare (AAW) as "measures taken to defend a maritime force against attacks by airborne weapons launched from aircraft, ships, submarines and land-based sites." In some armies the term All-Arms Air Defence (AAAD) is used for air defence by non-specialist troops. Other terms from the late 20th century include GBAD (Ground Based AD) with related terms SHORAD (Short Range AD) and MANPADS ("Man Portable AD Systems": typically shoulder-launched missiles). Anti-aircraft missiles are variously called surface-to-air missile, abbreviated and pronounced "SAM" and Surface to Air Guided Weapon (SAGW).
NATO defines anti - aircraft warfare ( AAW ) as " measures taken to defend a maritime force against attacks by airborne weapons launched from aircraft , ships , submarines and land - based sites . " In some armies the term All - Arms Air Defence ( AAAD ) is used for air defence by non - specialist troops . Other terms from the late 20th century include GBAD ( Ground Based AD ) with related terms SHORAD ( Short Range AD ) and MANPADS ( " Man Portable AD Systems " : typically shoulder - launched missiles ) . Anti - aircraft missiles are variously called surface - to - air missile , abbreviated and pronounced " SAM " and Surface to Air Guided Weapon ( SAGW ) .
What does SAGW stand for?
What does SAGW stand for ?
Surface to Air Guided Weapon
Surface to Air Guided Weapon