Projectile

A projectile is an object launched into motion by an external force, typically with the intent to travel a distance and strike a target. It can be a weapon, such as a missile or bullet, or an object used in scientific testing.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news due to multiple incidents involving projectiles striking ships in volatile regions like the Strait of Hormuz and a Yemeni coast, as well as a planned planetary defense test by China.

Latest on Projectile

• Projectile sinks Indian-flagged ship off Yemen coast
• China plans to hit an asteroid with a Mach 26 projectile in planet defence test
• Norwegian chemical tanker hit by projectile off Oman amid US-Iran tensions
• Tanker set ablaze after hit by projectile in Strait of Hormuz region
• Oil tanker hit by 'unknown projectile' in Strait of Hormuz region: Maritime agency
• Singapore-flagged cargo ship hit by ‘unknown projectile’ while crossing Hormuz

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