The article does talk about NASAMS, which is exactly what you describe. Its worth noting that a lot of the range is consumed accelerating the missile from stationary, gaining altitude, and flying through dense air. So, their range is much shorter than the same weapon when it is air launched.

Self esteem vs. Self awareness

I’ve just come from Sync, and this is the feature I miss most

Its a misconception that fluid means liquid. A fluid is a substance that has no fixed geometry, and conforms to the environment around it. If you adjust for time, you could make an argument that ice is a fluid, as glaciers flow almost like a river. Steam is definitely a fluid, as are all liquids and gases.

I’d guess it just finished surveying the target, spent some time deciding if/where to strike, then looping around to hit the rear of the ship where a large spill was less likely

Consequence

Is the glow at the back of the round the “base bleed” in action?

Everything is expensive in NZD right now. The boss may as well pay me in yen

That post prompted me to make an account and move to Lemmy today. Not sure if I’m gonna meet your expectations lmao