US EditionCENTCOM Seeks First-Ever Dark Eagle Hypersonic Missile Use Against Iran
CENTCOM says the missile could hit targets beyond the range of existing U.S. systems, and each round costs $15 million, Bloomberg reported.
- The United States Central Command has requested deployment of long-range Dark Eagle hypersonic missiles to the Middle East, according to Bloomberg, citing a person with direct knowledge of the matter.
- Iran moved missile launchers beyond the 300 miles reach of the existing Precision Strike Missile , prompting CENTCOM to seek a weapon with far greater range.
- Each Dark Eagle missile costs an estimated $15m, while The Pentagon has noted insufficient data on readiness since the system has never been used in combat.
- Dr. Townley said the missiles are "incredibly expensive" and will place the administration under greater pressure from Congress, while President Donald Trump faces a record low 34 per cent approval rating.
- The ceasefire, which began on April 8th, remains on shaky ground as The United States weighs renewed military action, though officials emphasize no official deployment confirmation has been made.
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The Army's 'Dark Eagle' hypersonic missile is drawing new attention as Iran tensions raise the stakes
An Air Force F-16 flies over a Dark Eagle Long Range Hypersonic Weapon vehicle launcher during a training exercise at Nevada's Nellis Air Force Base in 2024.1st Lt. David Kim/US ArmyThe US Army's hypersonic Dark Eagle missile can travel nearly 1,725 miles faster than the speed of sound.Dark Eagle's long-range capabilities could make it useful against targets deep inside Iran.The advanced missile was plagued by years of delays and setbacks during…
U.S. CENTCOM Seeks Hypersonic Missile Deployment to Middle East for Potential Iran Operations
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has requested the deployment of the Army's Dark Eagle hypersonic missile to the Middle East for potential use against Iran, according to a Bloomberg report cited by ZeroHedge [1]. The request is part of a broader set of military options presented to President Donald Trump by CENTCOM Commander Adm. Brad Cooper during briefing scheduled on Thursday, April 30, the report stated [1]. If approved, the deployment would m…
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