missile
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Her ambition is now to help create a broad ballistic missile defence coalition -- "something that does not yet exist in the world" -- in which Fire Point hopes to play a central role.
From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026
A second Israeli military official said that Iran was capable of rebuilding almost everything, including missile production, as it still has the know-how.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
Analysts have also raised doubts over the reliability and accuracy of Iran's missile arsenal, which the US says has been severely degraded by its strikes.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
The law also prohibits throwing a “stone, pellet, bullet, arrow or any other missile, in, over, across, along or upon any street or sidewalk or in any public park.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
That year, its research in lightweight thermonuclear bombs came together with the navy’s urgent desire for a nuclear ballistic missile that could be launched from a forthcoming class of submarines with unprecedented range.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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Ukrainian air force spokesman Yuri Ihnat told Ukrainian TV the attack involved three ballistic missiles, only one of which was intercepted.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
Previously reported figures of 3,000 drones and 30 Flamingo missiles a month have since increased, she said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026
Lockheed said it had higher volumes and munitions ramp ups across all its units, including aeronautics, missiles and fire control, space, and rotary and mission systems.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
It also reported two US missiles hit Bushehr, home to the country's only civilian nuclear plant and a frequent target of Washington's strikes.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
Worst of all, the Soviets already had missiles in Cuba, and maybe nuclear warheads, too.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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