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missiles



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Army initiatives, including the Low-Cost Containerized Missiles program, aim for new missiles costing under $500,000 or $250,000 each.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

Missiles and bombs contain heavy metals and other toxic pollutants, which can linger for decades in air, soil and water.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

Missiles near Dubai forced the cancellation of an Air France flight chartered to evacuate French nationals from the United Arab Emirates, said the airline and French officials.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

Missiles and the systems that shoot them down have emerged as key military technologies for the foreseeable future.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

Mrs. Thatcher was on TV yesterday talking to a bunch of schoolkids about Cruise Missiles.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell




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