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missile

[mis-uhl, -ahyl] / ˈmɪs əl, -aɪl /


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"The conflict has reinforced gaps in air defence capability, accelerating investment in missile defence, counter drone systems and military hardware across Europe and the US," she told the BBC.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

In April, Kim oversaw cruise missile tests from the ship’s deck, according to a state-media statement at the time.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

India is also reported to be readying a test-fire of the latest model of the domestically developed ballistic Agni missile -- meaning "fire" in Sanskrit -- capable of carrying multiple nuclear warheads.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

Centcom said it had "eliminated inbound threats and targeted Iranian military facilities responsible for attacking US forces, including missile and drone launch sites; command and control locations; and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance nodes."

From BBC • May 7, 2026

It zinged through the air on its mission like a missile from a fighter jet.

From "Because of Mr. Terupt" by Rob Buyea




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