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strikeMay 1, 2026

What is the Dark Eagle hypersonic missile U.S. may use in Iran War?

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The U.S. military has requested that the hypersonic weapon Dark Eagle be deployed to the Middle East in a reported development that could give the U.S. longer-range strike options inside Iran.

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  • Brendan ColeBy Brendan Cole

    The U.S. military has requested that the hypersonic weapon Dark Eagle be deployed to the Middle East in a reported development that could give the U.S. longer-range strike options inside Iran. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) made the request for the Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (L…

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