Dark Eagle Hypersonic Missile Explained | US Mach 17 Weapon That Defies Interception | NEXT IAS The US has successfully tested the Dark Eagle Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon, developed by the Army and Navy. This non-nuclear, ground-launched missile can hit targets up to 2,735 km away at Mach 17. With a hypersonic glide warhead, it maneuvers mid-flight through the upper atmosphere, making it hard to intercept. Designed to overcome advanced A2/AD defence systems, Dark Eagle represents a major leap in