# Dark Eagle
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Closing the Gap: U.S. Eyes Iranian Interior for First Hypersonic Missile Deployment
The U.S. Central Command has requested the deployment of 'Dark Eagle' hypersonic missiles to the Middle East to counter Iranian mobile launchers. This would represent the first operational deployment of U.S. hypersonic technology, aimed at reaching targets moved beyond the range of traditional precision weapons.
US Army’s ‘Dark Eagle’ Hypersonic Fielding Delayed Again, Exposing Cost and Capability Risks
The US Army has again failed to meet its schedule for fielding the LRHW "Dark Eagle" hypersonic system, highlighting technical hurdles and cost pressures in a program that has already consumed over $12 billion across services. With the first battery’s deployment cost estimated at roughly $2.7 billion, the delay raises questions about deterrence timelines, congressional oversight, and potential shifts in Pentagon priorities.