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missile

[mis-uhl, -ahyl] / ˈmɪs əl, -aɪl /


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Shahed drones have been shot out of the sky by missiles fired from fighter jets or expensive surface-to-air missile systems.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

The Journal has reported that Iran’s missile inventory has been roughly halved, and our sources tell us most of what remains are short-range.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Despite booming demand for its drone and missile tech, Karman’s stock has fallen 15% this year due to margin concerns and a 94-times valuation.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

That’s not nothing: That makes me one of 400 people who together would have covered the cost of that missile.

From Slate • May 11, 2026

General Maxwell Taylor pointed out that there were likely other missile sites they hadn’t found yet.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin




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