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missiles



NOUN
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He has witnessed a "flurry of missiles" near his vessel.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

Swanson said other issues, including Iran’s nuclear research and its advanced ballistic missiles, haven’t been addressed.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

Its arsenal features Soviet surface-to-air missile defense systems, an unknown number of air-to-air missiles, and a small fleet of aircraft.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

The West then helped bolster its defences – with expensive, more sophisticated systems including Patriot air defence missiles.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

During a counterattack in May 1536 an Inka army used these missiles to burn Spanish-occupied Qosqo to the ground.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann




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