missile
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Wary of China's navy build-up, US ally Australia has reshaped its defence force in recent years to focus on its missile strike capability and deterring an adversary from its northern approaches.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
However, Kuwait and other Gulf Arab states have said they have detained people for sharing footage documenting Iranian missile and drone attacks on their territory during the war.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
In a sign that the truce had some effect, the Ukrainian army said it had recorded no long-range Shahed drone attacks, guided aerial bombings or missile strikes.
From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026
To stop the missile firings, the U.S. and its British ally sent teams of special forces into Iraq and did not rely entirely on air strikes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
Just as the shuttle is about to touch down, a squeal like an incoming missile hits us.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
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