Any of a cluster of missiles used in the MIM-104 Patriot missile system

An unmanned, self-propelled vehicle that travels through the air to deliver a warhead to a predetermined point, keeping itself on course by making corrections via its control surfaces.

plural of missile silo

plural of missile gap

(US, military, historical) The perceived superiority during the Cold War of the number and power of the USSR's missiles in comparison with those of the United States.

Alternative form of anti-ballistic missile

(military) An integrated facility with factories, silos, etc. for the production and recycling of missiles.

plural of missile farm

Alternative form of anti-ship missile

(military) A ground-based anti-aircraft missile.