missiles
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The Kheibar Shekan is more effective than other Iranian-made missiles because of its ability to maneuver out of the way of air defenses.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026
With training from Iran and the Lebanese faction Hezbollah, they evolved from a ragtag band of fighters with sandals and Kalashnikovs to a disciplined force fielding missiles and manufacturing its own projectiles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026
Prime Minister Andy Burnham will host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at Downing Street on Wednesday, as the UK announces it will accelerate its delivery of air defence missiles to Kyiv.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
The Houthis claimed responsibility and said they had used cruise missiles to target the airport.
From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026
“We’re not gonna get them out with the quarantine,” Kennedy said of the missiles.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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