U.S. Accelerates Development of 'Dark Eagle' Hypersonic Missile, Capable of Striking at Mach 5+

The United States is ramping up its efforts to field hypersonic weaponry with significant progress in developing the Army’s Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW), nicknamed "Dark Eagle.” Designed to travel at speeds exceeding Mach 5 and with a range of over 3,500 kilometers, this weapon could reach targets like Beijing from Guam or Moscow from Western Europe, putting it firmly at the forefront of advanced missile technology. Supporting these advancements is Rocket Lab’s HASTE (Hypersonic Accelerat