cruise missile

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North Korea said Wednesday it had tested a new lightweight multi-purpose missile launching system and a multiple tactical cruise missile weapon system the previous day.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

North Korea has recently staged strategic cruise missile launches from the Choe Hyon, which analysts believe could be equipped to carry nuclear warheads.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

On Sept. 14, 2019, a coordinated drone and cruise missile attack—which the U.S.,

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Centcom then released a statement on 31 March denying it was a US missile, instead saying that footage of the attack was consistent with an Iranian Hoveyzeh cruise missile.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

A stealthy aircraft bombing unimpededly is not distinct from a cruise missile fired at 1,000 miles regarding the effect of ordnance on target.

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