missile

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The ability to respond to incidents such as mine hits or missile attacks would require close communication between all involved nations and merchant ships, possibly carrying liaison officers onboard.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

The market entirely shrugged off the Cuban missile crisis, the Kennedy assassination, the Hamas attack on Israel on Oct.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The money, especially the $350 billion for munitions—think missile stockpiling—should be a boon to the defense sector.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Another munitions expert from McKenzie Intelligence also said the missile seen in the video had no wings or external engine.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

In the discus-throwing when his turn came and he hurled the heavy missile, it swerved and fell among the spectators.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton