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U.S. Army's 'Dark Eagle' Hypersonic Weapon Completes Second Test Launch

The newly named long-range hypersonic missile demonstrated its capabilities during a test at Cape Canaveral, advancing toward planned deployment in fiscal year 2025.

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Overview

  • The U.S. Army officially named its long-range hypersonic weapon 'Dark Eagle' on April 24, 2025, highlighting its speed, stealth, and versatility.
  • A second test launch of the Dark Eagle missile occurred on April 25, 2025, at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, following its first live-fire event in December 2024.
  • The weapon is designed for rapid, strategic strikes with a range of 1,725 miles and speeds exceeding Mach 5, complicating enemy defenses.
  • The 'Dark' in its name symbolizes its ability to neutralize adversaries' systems, including communication networks and long-range targets.
  • Developed collaboratively by the Army and Navy, the program aims to streamline costs and timelines, with deployment targeted for fiscal year 2025.