missiles

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The "Golden Dome", which aims to encompass the US, is designed to counter aerial threats to the US, including ballistic and cruise missiles.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Instead of intercontinental ballistic missiles, armored vehicles and other military hardware, parade goers were shown a video of that equipment, either in action in Ukraine or being tested for readiness.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

Isolated and traumatised by drones and missiles, seafarers in the Gulf face grave mental suffering after more than two months stuck on board in the Middle East war, maritime charities warn.

From Barron's • May 9, 2026

He said several Iranian small boats had been "completely destroyed" and missiles that had targeted the US ships were "easily knocked down".

From BBC • May 7, 2026

But that would give the Soviets time to fire whatever missiles the air strike had missed.

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