Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:20pm on 01 May 2026,Friday International
The United States is reportedly considering deploying its advanced “Dark Eagle” hypersonic missile system to the Middle East for the first time, targeting Iranian missile launchers deep inside the country. The proposal, made by US Central Command, aims to overcome the limitations of existing weapons that cannot reach such distant targets. The Dark Eagle, capable of speeds above Mach 5, is designed for high-precision strikes on heavily defended positions. However, it is still not fully operational and has faced delays. If approved, the move would mark a major escalation in US-Iran tensions and the first operational use of this next-generation weapon. (PC: NDTV)
