US considers first-ever Dark Eagle deployment as Iran pushes beyond strike range

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Donald Trump set to unleash new £11million 'Dark Eagle' weapon system for first time against Iran.

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Donald Trump is preparing to deploy the £11million Dark Eagle hypersonic missile against Iran for the first time as the conflict in the Middle East continues.The US president is scheduled to meet with Centcom commander Admiral Brad Cooper today, where he will receive options for breaking Tehran's stranglehold on the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, according to Axios.This high-stakes briefing comes as American forces are reportedly being readied for a potential ground invasion of Iran to bolster the efforts of the new missile technology.Admiral Cooper has reportedly prepared a blueprint for a "short and powerful" wave of military strikes, designed to force Tehran into abandoning its blockade of the crucial shipping lane.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The Dark Eagle missile boasts a range of approximately 2,700 kilometres and can travel at speeds reaching Mach 5.

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These feats make it far superior to the Precision Strike missiles currently deployed by American forces, which have...

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Central Command reportedly has requested deployment of the Army's Dark Eagle hypersonic weapon to the Middle East amid Iran missile concerns.

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