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U.S. Army names new long-range hypersonic weapon 'Dark Eagle'
- The U.S. Army announced the name of its new long-range hypersonic weapon as "Dark Eagle" after a successful test flight on Thursday.
- The Dark Eagle can travel at speeds exceeding 3,800 miles per hour and has a range of 1,725 miles according to the U.S. Army.
- The weapon's deployment is planned for September 2025, with the 3rd Field Artillery Regiment at Joint Base Lewis-McChord set to operate it, according to U.S. Army sources.
- General John Hyten stated that hypersonic weapons like the Dark Eagle provide responsive, long-range strike options against critical threats.
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Secretive ‘Dark Eagle’ hypersonic missile launches from Cape Canaveral
After a successful test from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station last December, the Army on Thursday officially named its long-range hypersonic weapon "Dark Eagle." The system designed to "disintegrate adversary capabilities" was at it again Friday morning.
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