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

Jordan's military said it shot down five missiles from Iran, with no casualties or material damage, while Bahrain said it intercepted and destroyed "a number of Iranian aerial attacks".

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Technological advances like drones and cheaper precision missiles have leveled the playing field, making traditional conquest difficult.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

After final inspections, it takes time to deliver missiles to air-defense batteries around the world.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Lundahl explained about the binders of data on Soviet missiles.

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