missiles

Example Sentences

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The Russian pilot fired two missiles, the first of which missed rather than malfunctioned as claimed at the time.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

When Viktor Sevidov looked up to the sky above Ukraine's war-scarred landscape, he was not watching out for incoming missiles or drones.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

But they are efficient at high speeds, making them ideal for applications such as hypersonic cruise missiles.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

The UAE says it has intercepted more than 2,000 drones, 438 ballistic missiles and 19 cruise missiles since the start of the conflict.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

The twins came roaring back into the clearing, laughing as they jumped into the body of the plane like there were incoming missiles.

From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss