ballistic missile

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In his first six years in power, Kim oversaw around 90 ballistic missile tests and four nuclear detonations - more than his father and grandfather combined.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

It did not say which, but Centcom later said a ballistic missile had been intercepted over Kuwait, where the US has several bases.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

The White House also sought caps on Iran’s ballistic missile program and its support for regional militant groups—issues of importance to Israel and America’s Middle Eastern partners.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

The United States produces only around 600 per year, and several can be needed to down a single ballistic missile.

From Barron's • May 15, 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