US Army's Dark Eagle hypersonic missile delayed again

The US Army has still not fully fielded its first hypersonic missile, Dark Eagle (LRHW), which has a range of about 1,725 miles (2,776 km). Additional training and readiness work is needed; deadlines slipped in 2023, 2025 and 2026.

• Dark Eagle's reported range is about 1,725 miles (2,776 km)
• Original fielding target was 2023, then 2025 and 2026
• A successful launch took place from Cape Canaveral in March 2026
• GAO cites production and schedule issues across Pentagon hypersonic programs