The Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW), also known as Dark Eagle [9] is a intermediate-range surface-to-surface boost-glide hypersonic weapon being developed for use by the United States Army.

Feb 6, 2025 · The US Army’s Dark Eagle hypersonic weapon is a truck-launched missile system designed to counter enemy anti-access/area denial (A2/AD) capabilities. Co-developed with the US Navy, it uses the Common Hypersonic Glide Body (C-HGB) and a two-stage booster.

Dec 13, 2024 · Developed by Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman, Dark Eagle features a two-stage rocket booster designed to carry the Navy’s Common Hypersonic Glide Body (C-HGB) to speeds exceeding Mach 5 before separating and gliding toward its target at hypersonic speeds.

Feb 27, 2025 · The Army’s Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW), also known as Dark Eagle (Figure 1), with a reported range of 1,725 miles, consists of a ground-launched missile equipped with a hypersonic glide body and associated transport, support, and fire control equipment. According to the Army,

Dec 13, 2024 · The US Army test-fired the Dark Eagle hypersonic missile from the trailer-based launcher, an accomplishment which has come after two years. The service had earlier blamed the launcher for...

Jul 26, 2024 · The LRHW, also known as Dark Eagle, and the PrSM can reach ranges of 2,776 km and 482 km, respectively. The SM-6 air defense missile, which has a secondary anti-ship capability, and the...

Mar 4, 2025 · The Dark Eagle LRHW is a ground-launched missile system that boasts an advanced hypersonic glide body, designed to travel at speeds greater than Mach 5 (approximately 3,836 miles per hour).

Dec 14, 2024 · With a thunderous launch, the US Army’s Dark Eagle hypersonic missile has just blazed past years of delays, signaling a bold new surge in America’s race for long-range precision firepower against China and Russia.

Dec 14, 2024 · The test demonstrated the Common Hypersonic Glide Body (C-HGB), achieving hypersonic speeds exceeding Mach 5. With a reported operational range of over 2,775 kilometers (1,724 miles), the "Dark Eagle" missile offers the longest reach of any land-based strike system currently in the U.S. inventory.

In August 2023, the Army transitioned to Middle Tier of Acquisition (MTA) rapid fielding authorities to deliver a ground-launched Long Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) (Dark Eagle). The Army program consists of the LRHW transporter-erector-launcher (TEL) …