👉 Applause missiles, also known as surface-to-air missile (SAM) systems with a missile launch capability, are advanced defense systems designed to intercept and destroy incoming ballistic missiles during their flight phase. These systems typically consist of a mobile or stationary platform equipped with multiple missile launchers, each containing a short-range, high-speed missile capable of engaging targets at various altitudes and speeds. The platforms can be ground-based, sea-based, or air-based, offering flexibility in deployment and strategic positioning. Applause missiles utilize sophisticated sensors and guidance systems to accurately track and engage fast-moving targets, making them a critical component of modern missile defense architectures.