Missiles

Self-propelled, guided or unguided strategic weapons.

rockets guided missiles

Missiles are self-propelled strategic weapons that are guided or unguided.

/ˈmɪsəl/

The term 'missile' comes from the Latin word 'missilis,' meaning 'something sent.'

rocket-propelled projectiles

weapon projectile

ballistic missile cruise missile air-to-air missile surface-to-air missile

guidance system warhead propulsion system

military arsenal armed forces

military equipment weapon