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missile

[mis-uhl, -ahyl] / ˈmɪs əl, -aɪl /


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Wary of China's navy build-up, US ally Australia has reshaped its defence force in recent years to focus on its missile strike capability and deterring an adversary from its northern approaches.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Zelensky had previously proposed swapping Ukrainian drone warfare technology for the advanced air defence missile ammunition -- though that idea appeared to gain little traction.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Further complicating U.S. and Israeli efforts, Iran had missile complexes that were buried deep inside mountains.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

But “the United States knows our red lines in terms of nuclear disarmament, proxies, ballistic missile production,” the Israeli official said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

From there, the orders would be relayed to bombers, submarines, and missile bases.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin




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