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    ballistic missile

    US /bəˈlɪstɪk ˈmɪsəl/

    ・

    UK /bəˈlɪstɪk ˈmisail/

    C2
    n.NounA missile that follows a ballistic trajectory to deliver one or more warheads to a predetermined target.
    The country tested a new ballistic missile.

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    Russia accused of using chemical weapons in Ukraine | BBC News

    12:18Russia accused of using chemical weapons in Ukraine | BBC News
    • It has what's called a hit-to-kill mechanism that targets the actual warhead of the ballistic missile, which makes it effective.

      It has what's called a hit-to-kill mechanism that targets the actual warhead of the ballistic missile, which makes it effective.

    • It has what's called a hit-to-kill mechanism that targets the actual warhead of the ballistic missile, which makes it effective.

      It has what's called a hit-to-kill mechanism that targets the actual warhead of the ballistic missile, which makes it effective.

    B1

    Grazed by the Apocalypse

    15:20Grazed by the Apocalypse
    • An intercontinental ballistic missile had just been launched by the U.S.

      An intercontinental ballistic missile had just been launched by the U.S.

    • An intercontinental ballistic missile had just been launched by

      An intercontinental ballistic missile had just been launched by

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    Inside Trump’s renewed interest to acquire Greenland for US

    04:57Inside Trump’s renewed interest to acquire Greenland for US
    • The shortest route for a ballistic missile fired from Russia could be over Greenland.

      The shortest route for a ballistic missile fired from Russia could be over Greenland.

    • The shortest route for a ballistic missile fired from Russia could be over Greenland.

      The shortest route for a ballistic missile fired from Russia could be over Greenland.

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    War & Military Vocabulary: Understand the news

    13:36War & Military Vocabulary: Understand the news
    • There's something called a "ballistic missile", which can fly halfway around the world. These

      There's something called a "ballistic missile", which can fly halfway around the world. These

    • There is something called a ballistic missile, which can fly halfway around the world.

      There is something called a ballistic missile, which can fly halfway around the world.

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    Death By China 2012 (with subtitles)

    19:53Death By China 2012 (with subtitles)
    • The Soviet Union could make an unbelievable intercontinental ballistic missile, but they couldn't make a loaf of bread.

      The Soviet Union could make an unbelievable intercontinental ballistic missile, but they couldn't make a loaf of bread.

    • COULD MAKE AN UNBELIEVABLE INTERCONTINENTAL BALLISTIC MISSILE,

      COULD MAKE AN UNBELIEVABLE INTERCONTINENTAL BALLISTIC MISSILE,

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    007 Racing (PS1) - Intro + Cutscenes

    05:52007 Racing (PS1) - Intro + Cutscenes
    • Combined, these items could give the smallest rogue faction the framework for an intercontinental ballistic missile program.

      Combined, these items could give the smallest rogue faction the framework for an intercontinental ballistic missile program.

    • Combined, these items could give the smallest rogue faction the framework for an intercontinental ballistic missile program.

      Combined, these items could give the smallest rogue faction the framework for an intercontinental ballistic missile program.

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    Israel strikes Iran, targeting nuclear sites

    10:54Israel strikes Iran, targeting nuclear sites
    • The last time we saw Israel strike Iran, they went after ballistic missile facilities and air defenses.

      The last time we saw Israel strike Iran, they went after ballistic missile facilities and air defenses.

    • The last time we saw Israel strike Iran, they went after ballistic missile facilities and air defenses.

      The last time we saw Israel strike Iran, they went after ballistic missile facilities and air defenses.

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    Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv kills at least 15 people | BBC News

    06:45Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv kills at least 15 people | BBC News
    • A ballistic missile slammed into the building behind me at 4am, destroying a huge section of it.

      A ballistic missile slammed into the building behind me at 4am, destroying a huge section of it.

    • A ballistic missile slammed into the building behind me at 4:00 a.m., destroying a huge section of it.

      A ballistic missile slammed into the building behind me at 4:00 a.m., destroying a huge section of it.

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    Raytheon SPY-6 Radar at SNA 2023

    05:58Raytheon SPY-6 Radar at SNA 2023
    • So you can also do ballistic missile defense with cruise missiles.

      So you can also do ballistic missile defense with cruise missiles.

    • So you can also do ballistic missile defense with cruise missiles.

      So you can also do ballistic missile defense with cruise missiles.

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    How Israel's military campaign has weakened Iran's nuclear and missile capabilities | DW News

    06:49How Israel's military campaign has weakened Iran's nuclear and missile capabilities | DW News
    • Last month, Iran unveiled the Qasem-Basir ballistic missile, saying it was designed to evade air defence systems, like the US-made Patriot system.

      Last month, Iran unveiled the Qasem-Basir ballistic missile, saying it was designed to evade air defence systems, like the US-made Patriot system.

    • Last month, Iran unveiled the Qasem Basir ballistic missile, saying it was designed to evade air defense systems like the U.S.-made Patriot system.

      Last month, Iran unveiled the Qasem Basir ballistic missile, saying it was designed to evade air defense systems like the U.S.-made Patriot system.

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