U.S. Army Activates First Dark Eagle Unit: Hypersonic Milestone Bolsters Indo-Pacific Deterrence
The U.S. Army has advanced its hypersonic capabilities with the recent activation of a dedicated unit for the Dark Eagle system, officially known as the Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW)… 
The U.S. Army has advanced its hypersonic capabilities with the recent activation of a dedicated unit for the Dark Eagle system, officially known as the Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW). This milestone occurred in mid-December 2025, when Bravo Battery, 1st Battalion, 17th Field Artillery Regiment, part of the 3rd Multi-Domain Task Force, was formally activated during a ceremony at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. The event was led by unit leadership, including remarks emphasizing the challenges of the evolving security environment. As Lieutenant Colonel Jeffrey M. Orban highlighted, allies, partners, and the nation rely on the U.S. military’s ability to deter aggression amid complex…
