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December 24, 2023 | International, Land

Two new missiles in the pipeline for longer-range Army fires

The Army is slated to have two new missile systems in soldiers’ hands in 2024.

https://www.defensenews.com/news/your-army/2023/12/23/two-new-missiles-in-the-pipeline-for-longer-range-army-fires/

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