missile

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The market entirely shrugged off the Cuban missile crisis, the Kennedy assassination, the Hamas attack on Israel on Oct.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The money, especially the $350 billion for munitions—think missile stockpiling—should be a boon to the defense sector.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Expert video analysis suggests a US Tomahawk missile struck the military compound.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Meanwhile, the United Arab Emirates shut down a gas field after a missile interception reportedly rained debris on it and started a fire, the Associated Press reported.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

He was a smart missile aimed for a predetermined destination.

From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George