The Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW), also known as the Dark Eagle,[7] is an intermediate-range surface-to-surface boost-glide hypersonic weapon being developed for use by the United …

2 days ago · The LRHW architecture consists of three main components: a mobile launcher, a solid-fuel booster, and the hypersonic glide body. Lockheed Martin serves as the prime contractor for system …

Jun 12, 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 …

Apr 9, 2026 · What Is the Army’s Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon? The Army’s Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW)—also known as Dark Eagle —with a reported range of 1,725 miles, …

1 day ago · The LRHW is intended to provide the Army with a long-range, conventional precision strike capability against time sensitive and heavily defended targets, particularly in contested environments.

Apr 16, 2026 · The HASTE program is serving as a testbed to accelerate components to speeds over Mach 5 and supporting the development of the Army’s operational Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon …

Long Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) LRHW will leverage the common hypersonic glide body and introduce a new class of ultrafast and maneuverable long-range missiles with the ability to launch …

Apr 12, 2026 · A report by the Congressional Research Service details the development of the U.S. Army’s Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW), also known as Dark Eagle. The system is …

2 days ago · The Dark Eagle Hypersonic Missile The Dark Eagle is the United States Army’s first operational hypersonic missile system — and in 2026, it is also one of the most consequential …

The LRHW (Dark Eagle) is a prototype surface-to-surface long range strategic fires system composed of Army ground support equipment and eight All-Up-Round (AUR) missiles (designed by the Navy) …