politics

April 30, 2026

US military requested hypersonic weapons for strikes on Iran, media report

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) requested the deployment of the Dark Eagle hypersonic missile to the Middle East for possible use against Iran. RIA Novosti, 30.04.2026

US military requested hypersonic weapons for strikes on Iran, media report

TL;DR

  • CENTCOM requested the deployment of the Dark Eagle hypersonic missile to the Middle East.
  • The request is a response to Iran moving its launchers out of range of the Precision Strike Missile.
  • The decision on the deployment has not yet been made.
  • If approved, this would be the first deployment of the Dark Eagle missile, which is not fully operational.
  • The article mentions a recent conflict between the US and Israel against Iran, resulting in over 3,000 casualties, followed by a ceasefire and failed negotiations, and a US blockade of Iranian ports.

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