Donald Trump's another Big plan after Tariffs to panic China! US deploys dangerous missile Dark Eagle in…, can destroy enemy up to…
During the recent Talisman Sabre military exercise, the US Army stationed the Dark Eagle system in northern Australia which is its first overseas deployment. Why Is Dark Eagle Dangerous?
The missile system can travel at speeds above Mach 5 and strike targets up to 1,725 miles away with precision. Other conventional ballistic missiles, hypersonic missiles can alter their flight path mid-course, making them extremely difficult to intercept.
The Dark Eagle system includes: Four mobile launchers (each carrying two missiles)
Command and control vehicles
Support vehicles to ensure targeting accuracy
Its most notable feature is the ability to penetrate Anti-Access/Area Denial (A2/AD) networks, directly challenging China's existing military strategies. US Arms Race With China And Russia
The deployment comes at a time when the US is competing with China and Russia in hypersonic weapons development. China launched its DF-17 missile system with a hypersonic glide vehicle in 2019, while Russia has advanced its Avangard hypersonic glide vehicle program. Washington's goal is to close the technological gap and maintain military balance in the Indo-Pacific.
Northern Australia's location brings several sensitive Chinese sites within the Dark Eagle's strike range like South China Sea installations and routes leading to Taiwan. This gives the US a secure and advanced offensive position to operate from beyond China's reach. The move sends a clear strategic message to Beijing.
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