intercontinental ballistic missile

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In 2021, Kim had presented weapons modernization goals including developing tactical nuclear warheads and intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of reaching the U.S. mainland.

From The Wall Street Journal

She was shown inspecting North Korea's latest intercontinental ballistic missile while holding her father's hand.

From BBC

If Russia or China were to fire intercontinental ballistic missiles at the U.S., many would likely cross over Greenland.

From The Wall Street Journal

It also sits beneath the flight paths of potential intercontinental ballistic missiles fired from parts of Russia or China.

From The Wall Street Journal

She applies a forensic eye to what might happen in a handful of nerve centers if radar picked up an incoming intercontinental ballistic missile headed straight for the Midwest.

From The Wall Street Journal