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Dark Eagle Mach 5 hypersonic missile eyed for Iran strike as Trump weighs first deployment
International
Published on 4 May 2026
First operational use is on the table
US Central Command is considering sending the new Dark Eagle Mach 5 hypersonic missile to the Middle East, potentially enabling deep strikes into Iran. Built to target heavily defended sites and counter Iran’s missile capabilities, the deployment would mark the missile’s first operational use. However, no final decision has been made yet, leaving the timeline uncertain.
- US Central Command wants to deploy Dark Eagle to the Middle East
- The Mach 5 hypersonic missile is designed for deep, hard target strikes
- Deployment would be the weapon’s first operational use
- A final decision is still pending
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