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
“Europe is entering a new phase of scaling missile production,” said Mikhail Kokorich, co-founder and chief executive of Destinus.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
But Iran has proved to be a resilient foe, and some U.S. government analysts project that Iran could still field some of its ballistic missile launchers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
Zelensky had previously proposed swapping Ukrainian drone warfare technology for the advanced air defence missile ammunition -- though that idea appeared to gain little traction.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
He doubled in height, and from his back sprung a missile of fur and teeth.
From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz
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