projectiles
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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, a paramilitary arm of the regime, has mostly used one-way drones or other short-range projectiles launched from fastboats or from the coastline.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026
Other companies are also working on advanced drilling technology, such as projectiles that move several times faster than the speed of sound.
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026
South Korea said on Tuesday the North fired several projectiles, including a ballistic missile, off its west coast, the latest in a flurry of tests this year.
From Barron's ● May 27, 2026
BBC Verify analysis shows key characteristics of the vessel in the footage match with Barakah, a Liberian-flagged tanker which reported being struck by unknown projectiles in early May, according to the ship's operators.
From BBC ● May 21, 2026
Now, Sierra thought, and she felt her small battalion of green projectiles fall into formation around her.
From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older
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