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artillery

[ahr-til-uh-ree] / ɑrˈtɪl ə ri /


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Kim Jong Un’s regime carried out a first-of-its-kind exercise this month combining attack drones, nuclear-capable missiles, rockets and long-range artillery.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026

A humanitarian source said the Afar town of Erebti, near the border with Tigray, fell to the rebels on Sunday after being pounded by heavy artillery.

From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026

That plan included a suspension of "all military operations, including aerial and artillery bombardment".

From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026

The Ukraine war, where AI-powered drone technology is crucial, has helped drive the wave of innovation, while persuading militaries in Germany and elsewhere to look beyond traditional kit like tanks and artillery.

From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026

In desperation, the clans decided to break out the heavy artillery.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline




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