The US Army is moving towards the full deployment of its first hypersonic missiles, with its Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon Battery participating in Exercise Resolute Hunter 24-2 at Naval Air Station Fallon, Nevada, alongside forces from the Five Eyes alliance. These missiles, capable of flying at over five times the speed of sound, are highly sought after by major and medium-sized military powers. Their ability to achieve such speeds and remain maneuverable allows them to bypass conventional air defense systems and strike targets with kinetic energy alone, eliminating the need for explosive warheads. Read more.
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| Dark Eagle is a medium-range surface-to-surface hypersonic missile developed for the US Army by Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman, with variants for deployment on US Navy ships and submarines (Picture source: US Army) |