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U.S. Army long-range hypersonic weapon (LRHW) mobile missile launchers configured for rapid deployment.

The Pentagon’s Hypersonic “Dark Eagle”: Capabilities, Challenges, and Strategic Implications.

Information has recently emerged regarding the United States’ hypersonic missile system known as Dark Eagle, officially designated the LRHW (Long Range Hypersonic Weapon). Developed for the U.S. Army, Dark Eagle represents Washington’s most advanced effort to field a ground-launched hypersonic strike capability. The missile is relatively compact and is deployed from a mobile launcher mounted ...

A BRDM-2 armored vehicle equipped with man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS) launchers configured for short-range air defense operations.

Repurposing Stored BRDM-2 Armored Vehicles for Short-Range Air Defense Roles

Large numbers of legacy armored vehicles remain in long-term storage across multiple countries, raising a recurring question: how can such platforms be used effectively outside frontline combat roles? One practical and increasingly relevant answer lies in their adaptation for short-range air defense (SHORAD) missions. A notable example of this approach is the continued reuse of ...