The U.S. Navy is progressing with major upgrades to USS Zumwalt (DDG-1000), positioning the destroyer to become the first American surface ship prepared to deploy hypersonic weapon systems. The vessel is undergoing extensive modernization that includes the installation of Advanced Payload Modules designed to support the Conventional Prompt Strike capability. As part of the refit, the ship’s original gun systems were removed to accommodate new launch infrastructure, signaling a strategic shift to

Dark Eagle: America’s Hypersonic Missile Built for Extreme-Speed Deterrence The United States has unveiled Dark Eagle, its next-generation hypersonic missile system designed to strike targets at speeds exceeding Mach 17. Officially known as the Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW), Dark Eagle represents a major leap in modern deterrence technology, combining extreme speed, maneuverability, and long-range precision. Developed for the United States Army in collaboration with the United States Navy,