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

Tehran’s sneaking the occasional cruise missile or drone through air defenses in the Gulf also seems unavoidable.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Video footage clearly shows the damage was done by a Tomahawk cruise missile.

From Slate • Mar. 10, 2026

The Tomahawk is a type of long-range cruise missile that can be launched from submarines, ships and aircraft which has been in the US arsenal for decades.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

The cruise missile production which will begin next year will modernize our strategic air deterrent.

From State of the Union Address by Carter, Jimmy