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guided missile

noun

  1. an aerial missile, as a rocket, steered during its flight by radio signals, clockwork controls, etc.


guided missile

noun

  1. a missile, esp one that is rocket-propelled, having a flight path controlled during flight either by radio signals or by internal preset or self-actuating homing devices See also command guidance field guidance homing guidance inertial guidance terrestrial guidance
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of guided missile1

First recorded in 1940–45
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In December, Sudan's defence ministry said that the weapons supplied included strategic drones that carry guided missiles.

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Both Ukrainian and Russian forces have used artillery and guided missiles extensively, to prevent enemy forces advancing and to attack supply depots and command centres.

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Also in Naqoura, Hezbollah said it fired rockets at Israeli soldiers on the ground and used guided missiles to destroy a tank heading towards the area, leading to casualties.

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On Sunday, the US confirmed it had sent a guided missile submarine to the region in response to these concerns.

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The US has sent a guided missile submarine to the Middle East, as tensions grow in the region.

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