missile
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The U.S. disabled the oil tanker Lexi, sanctioned in March, after it attempted to breach a blockade, leading to Iranian drone and missile attacks.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
Moscow last month also deployed its nuclear-capable ballistic missile -- dubbed Oreshnik -- for only the third time of the invasion.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
Toward the end of the drill, the Marines launched a Stinger missile.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026
It did not say which, but Centcom later said a ballistic missile had been intercepted over Kuwait, where the US has several bases.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
‘Artemis knows a lot about missile weapons. She told us Octavian has ordered some . . . surprises for Camp Half-Blood. He’s used most of the legion’s treasure to purchase Cyclopes-built onagers.’
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
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