The upcoming deployment of the U.S. Army’s Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW), officially known as "Dark Eagle," represents a major turning point in the strategic landscape of modern warfare. Scheduled to enter service by the end of fiscal year 2025, the Dark Eagle system marks the United States' formal entry into the hypersonic missile race, a field already dominated by China and Russia. This move carries profound implications not only for the U.S. military’s capabilities but also for global strategic balance and deterrence. Read full Defense News at this link ...
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| U.S. soldiers from Bravo Battery, 5th Battalion, 3rd Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Field Artillery Brigade, conduct ground maneuvers, ammunition transfers, and establish firing positions at Joint Base Lewis-McChord using the U.S. Army’s first prototype Long Range Hypersonic Weapon system. (Picture source: U.S. DoD) |
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