missiles

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Watch him describe a crew shooting down Iranian missiles: “It’s so incredible, these guys, these geniuses. … Ding, ding, ding, ding. Missile launch, then psshm, poom!”

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

Kongsberg manufactures missiles, air defense systems and anti-drone solutions, among other things, and also produces technology for emerging defense markets such as underwater operations and space.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The newest Patriot surface-to-air missiles can be fired in seconds, but take more than two years to build and cost around $4 million each.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

That triggered another round of Iranian missiles, before Tehran announced it would cease fire.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Pelicarnassus shouted, and the two great metal wings of the giant robot pelican suit swooped around and shot missiles at them.

From "Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody" by Patrick Ness