A graphic giving a general breakdown of the common missile for the Dark Eagle/LRHW and IRCPS systems, as well as the division of labor between the Army and the Navy. <em>GAO</em>

New Dark Eagle Hypersonic Weapon Details Emerge

We are getting some new information about America’s long-range Dark Eagle hypersonic boost-glide vehicle weapon system from Secretary Hegseth’s recent tour of Redstone Arsenal in Alabama. During his visit, Hegseth designated the installation as U.S. Space Command’s (SPACECOM) new headquarters. The Army’s Dark Eagle, also known as the Long Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW), is a…

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US debuts Dark Eagle hypersonic missile in Australia with China in mind

US debuts Dark Eagle hypersonic missile in Australia with China in mind

The US appears to be strengthening its allied deterrence against China by deploying its Dark Eagle hypersonic missile, a move that could “further intensify” regional rivalry, Chinese experts have warned. The United States Army Pacific, a service component for America’s Indo-Pacific Command, confirmed on the weekend that it had deployed a Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW)…

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