The US Army has deployed its long -range hypersonic missile system dark eagle in the northern region of Australia during the recently held Talisman Cabber practice. This is its first deployment abroad. The US has taken this step to combat China’s growing military influence in the Indo-Pacific region and give a strong message to its colleagues.

This missile system can fly at more than 5 speeds and is capable of accurate attacks up to a distance of about 1,725 miles. Hypersonic missiles can change their routes during flight compared to traditional ballistic missiles. This makes it difficult to stop them.
Dark Eagle System includes:

• Four mobile launchers (two missiles in each one).
• Command and Control Vehicles.
• Support vehicles, which ensure the accuracy of the target.

Its most special feature is the ability to penetrate the Anti-access/Area Dinyl (A2/AD) network, which challenges China’s current strategies.

Hypersonic competition from China and Russia
Dark eagle is deployed at a time when the US is competing with the hypersonic progress of China and Russia. China introduced its DF-17 missile system in 2019, which includes hypersonic glide vehicles. Russia has also carried forward its avanagard hypersonic glide vehicle system. Thus, America aims to bridge this technical difference and maintain military balance in the Indo-Pacific region.

Strategic message sent to Beijing
The northern region of Australia brings several sensitive Chinese installations in the operational range of dark eagle. It also includes routes leading to the Hide and Taiwan of the South China Sea. This gives America a safe and advanced aggressive position from where it can take action even after staying out of China’s reach. This step is a clear message for Beijing that the US and its allies are ready to strengthen their position in the Indo-Pacific region.

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