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Current tests use a launcher that holds four interceptors, but the Army and DZYNE are also working on a bigger version that can hold twelve, to help defend against large drone attacks.—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 25 May 2026 The regional officials said the strikes on Iran targeted military facilities, including missile and drone launchers, mostly belonging to the Revolutionary Guard Corps.—Samy Magdy, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026 The High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) is a launcher mounted on the back of a military truck that can be rapidly brought out from concealment, fire its rockets, then move quickly to a new location to avoid counter-battery fire.—ABC News, 20 May 2026 The drills will involve more than 65,000 soldiers and 7,800 types of equipment and weapons, including more than 200 missile launchers, the defence ministry said.—CBS News, 19 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for launcher