The US Army has scheduled another test of its long-range hypersonic Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) missile for December this year. This step is part of a program to develop and implement hypersonic weapons that can reach speeds above 5 sound speeds (Mach 5) and maneuver at various altitudes, making them virtually invulnerable to existing missile defense systems.
The LRHW, also known as the Dark Eagle, is a ground-based missile system equipped with a Common Hypersonic Glide Body (C-HGB) hypersonic glide unit. In December, an “end-to-end” test is planned, in which the rocket will be launched using a transport and launch vehicle (TEL) and an operational battery center. This will be the second successful AUR (All Up Round) test run this year.
The goal of the program is to integrate hypersonic missiles into the armament of the US Army and the US Navy. The U.S. Navy also plans to use a modification of the C-HGB called Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) for its ships and submarines. If the tests are successful, the US Army expects to begin deploying LRHW units in 2025.
Hypersonic missiles are considered breakthrough technologies in military affairs, as their speed and maneuverability allow them to strike highly protected and time-critical targets with high efficiency. The United States is actively developing and testing hypersonic systems in competition with other world powers such as China and Russia, which have also demonstrated their achievements in this field.
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