missile

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American warships were guiding two U.S.-flagged vessels through the strait, past Iranian missile fire.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

One 2022 clip, taken in an undisclosed location in the Middle East, captures an oval-shaped object streaking left to right, which an accompanying report flagged as a "possible missile".

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Opportunities for BAE’s business include space, missile and air defense systems, drones and counter-drone technology, electronic warfare, and other products.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Centcom said it had "eliminated inbound threats and targeted Iranian military facilities responsible for attacking US forces, including missile and drone launch sites; command and control locations; and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance nodes."

From BBC • May 7, 2026

He proved his worth as a spy almost immediately, with detailed descriptions of Russia's latest missile systems, the location of missile batteries in Eastern Europe, and technical details about missile launching pads and fuel supplies.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau