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missiles



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Missiles, along with drones, have been in focus for militaries around the globe since fighting began in Ukraine and Iran.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

Missiles and bombs contain heavy metals and other toxic pollutants, which can linger for decades in air, soil and water.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

Missiles near Dubai forced the cancellation of an Air France flight chartered to evacuate French nationals from the United Arab Emirates, said the airline and French officials.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

BTIG’s Jonathan Krinsky is so convinced that he wrote a report and titled it “When Missiles Fly, Time to Buy,”

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026

Missiles from the wall had slackened off, giving Cluny’s horde a chance to desert the ditch for the relative safety of the meadows.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques




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