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How Cruise Missiles Work
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A fascinating article that describes how cruise missiles work and explores some of their advanced technology!
The Simple Difference Between Ballistic Missiles and Cruise Missiles
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Despite the phrase "going ballistic," the term "ballistic" refers to how a missile travels through the air, not its explosive capability.
How Missiles Work
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Missiles are widely-used in the military because they can reach targets from miles away. Learn about all types of missiles, including cruise missiles, stinger missiles, patriot missiles and even missile defense systems.
How Patriot Missiles Work
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Patriot missiles are designed to detect, target and then hit an incoming missile. How do the systems do that?
How Missile Defense Systems Will Work
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What once was "Star Wars" under Reagan is now National Missile Defense under Bush. Learn more about the technology behind the system.
How do torpedo engines work under water?
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Since a torpedo cannot have an air-breathing engine like a boat, how is it propelled through the water?
How Carrier Battle Groups Work
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How does one of the most valuable pieces of military equipment travel around the world? When they move, an entire fleet of protective air and water craft moves with them. Learn all about carrier battle groups.
What Are 'Low-yield' Nuclear Weapons?
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The Trump administration wants to develop a new generation of low-yield nuclear weapons that could be used without launching an all-out nuclear war.
How Bombs Work
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Bombs come in many different shapes and sizes, from small like a grenade to huge like a thermonuclear warhead. Check out what the inside of a bomb looks like.
Technology of War
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The technology of war is explained with this collection of articles from HowStuffWorks. Learn about the technology of war.