noun
hard target
Military term for a target that is difficult to destroy or damage, such as a fortified position or armored vehicle. Contrasts with ソフトターゲット (soft target).
See also: ソフトターゲット
このミサイルはハードターゲットを破壊するために設計された。
This missile was designed to destroy hard targets.
Variant with interpunct; less common but still seen.
Refers to a soft target, i.e., a target that is relatively easy to damage or destroy, such as unarmored vehicles or personnel.
Loanword from English 'hard target'.