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India.com
3 days ago
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- India.com
Donald Trump's another Big plan after Tariffs to panic China! US deploys dangerous missile Dark Eagle in…, can destroy enemy up to…
The United States has, for the first time, deployed its long-range hypersonic missile system Dark Eagle in Australia. This move shows its military strength and also sends a strong message to allies especially to counter China's growing influence in the Indo-Pacific region. 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.
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
US Army to deploy 1st Dark Eagle hypersonic missile, can hit 1,725-mile away at Mach 5
The U.S. Army is set to roll out its Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW), known informally as Dark Eagle, to its first operational unit by the end of fiscal year 2025, a defense official reportedly confirmed. This announcement comes after considerable delays due to challenges faced during the weapon's testing phases. The LRHW is designed as a strategic weapon with a range of approximately 1,725 miles. This system comprises a ground-launched missile equipped with a hypersonic glide body alongside the necessary transport, support, and fire control equipment. With speeds exceeding 3,800 miles per hour, the missile can soar to the edge of the Earth's atmosphere, evading current air and missile defense systems before delivering its payload with little warning. In its operational capacity, the LRHW aims to counter Anti-Access/Area Denial (A2/AD) strategies, neutralize long-range enemy capabilities, and target high-value objectives. The Army's collaboration with the Navy is integral to the LRHW's development, which features the Common Hypersonic Glide Body (C-HGB) and a 34.5-inch booster developed by the naval forces. Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman are reportedly responsible for developing the missile component of the LRHW. When the hypersonic glide body is attached, it is known as the Navy-Army All-Up Round plus Canister (AUR+C). This missile serves as a common two-stage booster for the Army's LRHW and the Navy's Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) system, allowing for its deployment from multiple platforms, including surface vessels and submarines. The C-HGB, meanwhile, is said to be based on an alternate re-entry system that the Army developed in conjunction with Sandia National Laboratories. Dynetics, a subsidiary of Leidos, is currently under contract to create prototypes of this glide body for both military branches. The C-HGB is propelled by a booster rocket that accelerates it to hypersonic speeds before jettisoning the now-expendable booster. With a planned capability of traveling at Mach 5 or faster, it is designed to be maneuverable, making interception more challenging for potential adversaries. The LRHW's organizational structure consists of batteries, each including four Transporter Erector Launchers (TELs) carrying two AUR+C missiles each, alongside a Battery Operations Center for command and control. Despite the ambitious plans, the LRHW program has encountered significant hurdles. A 2023 report by the Congressional Budget Office emphasizes the need for rigorous flight testing to secure the delicate electronics within hypersonic missiles and better understand material performance under extreme conditions. Initially, the Army had scheduled three flight tests before introducing the first battery. However, setbacks have plagued testing, including a failed booster flight in October 2021 and another unsuccessful full missile test in June 2022. Further complications arose in October 2022 when the Department of Defense postponed a scheduled test to investigate the issues raised by the previous failures. A subsequent attempt in March 2023 was scrubbed due to discrepancies found during pre-flight checks. The most recent planned flight test, slated for September 2023, also did not materialize, as the Army admitted that it would miss its target of fielding the LRHW by the end of this fiscal year. A report from the Government Accountability Office in June 2024 highlighted that integration challenges have delayed the initial deployment and full operational capability of the LRHW system further into the future.
