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missile

[mis-uhl, -ahyl] / ˈmɪs əl, -aɪl /


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Iran has tested its air-defense systems in a recent series of drills focused on responding to possible drone and missile attacks on sensitive locations, including the nuclear sites, according to state-run media.

From The Wall Street Journal

During the Cold War, the U.S. considered stationing nuclear missiles under the ice sheet in Greenland — and never told Greenlanders or Denmark about the secret project.

From Los Angeles Times

They have teamed up to build tanks, frigates and missiles.

From The Wall Street Journal

Late Tuesday Ukraine's general staff said Russia had fired 28 missiles and 109 guided aerial bombs at its territory since the beginning of the day.

From Barron's

Late Tuesday Ukraine's general staff said Russia had fired 28 missiles and 109 guided aerial bombs at its territory since the beginning of the day.

From Barron's