US’ new hypersonic missile can hit targets 2,175-mile away in just 20 minutes
Previous Pentagon disclosures had put Dark Eagle’s range at a minimum of 1,725 miles.
By
Kapil Kajal
Military
Dec 15, 2025 06:23 AM EST
US Army officials have disclosed new details about America’s long-range hypersonic weapon program during a recent visit by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to Redstone Arsenal in Alabama, offering a clearer picture of the reach and intended role of the Army’s first operational hypersonic strike system.
During the visit, Hegseth announced that Redstone Arsenal will become the new headquarters for the US Space Command.
As part of the tour, senior Army leaders briefed Hegseth and accompanying media on the service’s missile portfolio, including the Long Range Hypersonic Weapon, also known as Dark Eagle, The War Zone reported.
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