A ballistic missile follows a high, arcing trajectory to deliver a warhead at long range. It is powered during launch, then coasts unpowered toward its target. Primarily used for strategic strikes, these weapons benefit national militaries seeking to deter adversaries or project force over intercontinental distances.
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