US eyes first-ever hypersonic Dark Eagle deployment as Iran pushes beyond strike range

The U.S. military is considering deploying its new Dark Eagle hypersonic weapon to the Middle East to counter Iranian missile advancements, as the system achieves initial operational capability. The Army's Long Range Hypersonic Weapon, with a potential range exceeding 1,700 miles, aims to address gaps in U.S. strike capabilities against hardened or mobile targets.