On April 30, 2025, U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth issued an official memorandum to senior Pentagon leadership outlining a directive focused on transforming the U.S. Army and comprehensive acquisition reform. The directive instructs the U.S. Army to accelerate the development and fielding of long-range missile systems capable of striking moving land and maritime targets, and to achieve dominance in the electromagnetic and air-littoral domains by 2027. This announcement marks a significant strategic step in aligning U.S. Army modernization efforts with the demands of future high-end, multi-domain warfare. Read full Defense News at this link ...
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| The U.S. Army’s Dark Eagle hypersonic missile system, officially designated as the Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW), represents a key component of the Army’s push for long-range precision strike capabilities by 2027. (Picture source: U.S. DoD) |
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