US Central Command seeks possible first deployment of Dark Eagle hypersonic missile to the Middle East amid Iran range concerns
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The Facts
- US Central Command has requested deployment of the Army's Dark Eagle, also known as the Long Range Hypersonic Weapon, to the Middle East for possible use against Iran.
- Reports say the request was driven by a need for a longer-range weapon to target Iranian ballistic-missile launchers inside Iran.
- Multiple reports say Iran moved some launchers beyond the range of the US Precision Strike Missile, which CENTCOM cited in seeking the hypersonic system.
- If approved, the move would mark the first deployment of a US hypersonic missile system.
- No final decision on deploying Dark Eagle has been made, according to the reports.
- Reports describe Dark Eagle as delayed in development and not yet declared fully operational, making the request notable for both military planning and the weapon's status.
Context
What is Dark Eagle?
Dark Eagle is the US Army's Long Range Hypersonic Weapon, a land-based hypersonic missile system that US officials and reports describe as newly reaching initial operational capability but not yet fully operational Fox News,РИА Новости,mint.
Why is CENTCOM asking for it now?
Reports say CENTCOM wants a longer-range strike option because Iranian ballistic-missile launchers were moved beyond the reach of the Precision Strike Missile, which has a range of more than 300 miles Oxu.Az,NY Post,NEWS.am.
What remains unresolved?
The request has not been approved and multiple reports say no final decision has been made on whether Dark Eagle will be deployed to the Middle East or used in any operation against Iran News18,РИА Новости,Українська ….
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