Hypersonic Weapons Get a Boost

The nation’s hypersonic weapons have been boosted by a $756 million U.S. Army contract for additional capabilities to a missile designed to travel at least five times the speed of sound. Army chiefs have been working with Lockheed Martin, a global aerospace and defense manufacturer, on the development of the Long Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW), also known as Dark Eagle, since 2019. The Mach 5 weapon system is part of the Army’s efforts to enhance its long-range precision capability, crucial for beating missile defense systems and engaging high-value targets across significant distances. On Friday, the Army announced the $700 million-plus…