Missiles of various types have been around for ages, but the concept of a cruise missile, or a self-propelled guided missile, first surfaced in the early 20th century. Granted, the technology has come ...

Speed is paramount in designing missiles, so engineers have worked for years to improve how fast a missile can fly. The goal is to strike a target without warning, so the faster an object, the harder ...

Russia’s mysterious Burevestnik cruise missile, known to NATO as SSC-X-9 Skyfall, has returned to the spotlight after new research suggested the weapon may leave a trail of radioactive material in its ...