U.S. Army Prepares Dark Eagle Hypersonic Missiles for Deployment

The U.S. Army is edging closer to operational deployment of its Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW), known as "Dark Eagle." Designed to strike high-value targets at extraordinary speeds, the missile system is a pivotal component of the Army’s expanding long-range strike arsenal. With a reported range of approximately 1,725 miles, the LRHW employs a hypersonic glide body capable of traveling at Mach 5 or greater while remaining highly maneuverable and difficult to intercept. Following years of de