The system is also effective against short range tactical ballistic missiles.

The introduction of the first effective anti-aircraft missiles by the late 1950s had seriously upset this equation.

The Mrdinis had, on the other hand, improved space ships, peripheral technologies, and more effective unmanned missiles.

Finally, the introduction of the first effective anti-aircraft missiles dramatically changed the game.

The launch suggested that the Russians must be in possession of effective inter-continental missiles.

Did such information enable China to develop more effective missiles?

India's most effective missiles, the Prithvi series, have relatively short ranges.

"As resistance military skills and weapons have improved, especially since the introduction of effective anti-aircraft missiles in 1986, Soviet performance has actually declined."

Another screen showed all the effective missiles remaining under U.S. control.

He hadn't any gun; nothing but the tin box, which he gripped as though wondering if it would make an effective missile.