US Army to deploy 1st Dark Eagle hypersonic missile, can hit 1,725-mile away at Mach 5
The LRHW is designed as a strategic weapon with a range of approximately 1,725 miles.
Updated: Mar 03, 2025 12:51 PM EST
Kapil Kajal
US Army to deploy 1st Dark Eagle hypersonic missile, can hit 1,725-mile away at Mach 5
Dark Eagle TEL.
US Army
The U.S. Army is set to roll out its Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW), known informally as Dark Eagle, to its first operational unit by the end of fiscal year 2025, a defense official reportedly confirmed.
This announcement comes after considerable delays due to challenges faced during the weapon’s testing phases.
The LRHW is designed as a strategic weapon with a range of approximately 1,725 miles.
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