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Demand for advanced standoff air-launched cruise missiles is increasing.
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Tony Osborne

With advanced air defense threats proliferating, the demand for advanced standoff air-launched cruise missiles is increasing.
 
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Tony Osborne

Although pockmarked with failures, cruise missile development is accelerating across the world.
 
 
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