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U.S. considers first operational use of Dark Eagle hypersonic missile against Iran—report says CENTCOM is seeking reach beyond c

Reports say U.S. Central Command has requested the hypersonic “Dark Eagle” missile for potential employment against Iranian launchers that have moved beyond current US strike range. The US Navy is also seeking funding for an “inoperative” Dark Eagle, as the administration weighs whether to resume hostilities.

2026-04-30T01:10:05.906728-07:00

The Aviationist

Pentagon budget request suggests B-1B Lancer service life to 2037 as video confirms external carriage of AGM-183A ARRW hypersoni

2026-04-29T18:28:28.884658-07:00

Aviation Week

Hermeus completes Quarterhorse Mk 2.1 maiden flight, raises $350M Series C

2026-04-07T14:12:12.143427-07:00

CNBC

Bond ramps Bombardier Global 8000 commitment: expands options to 24 jets, pushes deal to $5bn

2026-04-14T05:15:00.507740-07:00

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U.S. considers first operational use of Dark Eagle hypersonic missile against Iran—report says CENTCOM is seeking reach beyond c Reports say U.S. Central Command has requested the hypersonic “Dark Eagle” missile for potential employment against Iranian launchers that have moved beyond current US strike range. The US Navy is also seeking funding for an “inoperative” Dark Eagle, as the administration weighs whether to resume hostilities.

2026-04-30T01:10:05.906728-07:00

U.S. considers first operational use of Dark Eagle hypersonic missile against Iran—report says CENTCOM is seeking reach beyond c

The Aviationist

Pentagon budget request suggests B-1B Lancer service life to 2037 as video confirms external carriage of AGM-183A ARRW hypersoni A newly released U.S. Air Force clip provides first visual confirmation of a B-1B Lancer carrying the AGM-183A ARRW hypersonic missile externally. The same budget request points to the B-1B’s extension to 2037 and ARRW’s emergence from prior program “purgatory.”

2026-04-29T18:28:28.884658-07:00

Pentagon budget request suggests B-1B Lancer service life to 2037 as video confirms external carriage of AGM-183A ARRW hypersoni

DefenseNews.com

Pentagon-linked hypersonic competition drives US Navy to integrate Patriot into Aegis The US Navy is integrating the Patriot missile system into the Aegis combat system as it fields the PAC-3 MSE interceptor at sea for the first time. The integration is positioned as a response to China’s hypersonic weapons and reflects the Pentagon’s broader push to understand and counter high-speed threats.

2026-04-22T14:34:52.429503-07:00

Pentagon-linked hypersonic competition drives US Navy to integrate Patriot into Aegis

DefenseNews.com

USAF top civilian signals uncertainty over hypersonic missile development direction Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said he is not yet sure the service is developing the “right” hypersonic missiles, underscoring continued uncertainty about requirements and pathways for rapid fielding. The comment aligns with earlier concerns that available flight-test data may be insufficient to judge combat effectiveness.

2026-04-21T15:49:48.434168-07:00

USAF top civilian signals uncertainty over hypersonic missile development direction

ursamajor.com

Ursa Major’s Hadley liquid rocket engine completes 10 consecutive hypersonic Talon-A flights Ursa Major says its Hadley liquid rocket engine has flown 10 consecutive missions supporting Stratolaunch’s reusable Talon-A hypersonic vehicle. The company reported the latest completion on April 16, 2026—an incremental proof point for repeatable, high-cadence hypersonic flight testing using an air-launched rocket system.

2026-04-16T13:03:17.633834-07:00

Ursa Major’s Hadley liquid rocket engine completes 10 consecutive hypersonic Talon-A flights

Aerospace Testing Intnl

NASA X-59 completes first wheels-up flight, reaching 6,096 m and 740 km/h in Mojave quiet supersonic tests NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft logged its first wheels-up flight over the Mojave Desert on April 3, 2026, reaching 6,096 meters and 740 km/h. The sortie demonstrates progress toward lower sonic-boom overland supersonic operations.

2026-04-16T03:09:45.117503-07:00

NASA X-59 completes first wheels-up flight, reaching 6,096 m and 740 km/h in Mojave quiet supersonic tests

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Bond ramps Bombardier Global 8000 commitment: expands options to 24 jets, pushes deal to $5bn Fractional operator Bond says it has upgraded 24 Bombardier Global 8000 aircraft purchase options after “exceptional demand,” accelerating deliveries and increasing the transaction value to about $5 billion. The club says it is also adding orders for four additional Global 8000 aircraft as it targets a 2027 launch.

2026-04-14T05:15:00.507740-07:00

Bond ramps Bombardier Global 8000 commitment: expands options to 24 jets, pushes deal to $5bn

Aviation Week

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Hermeus completes Quarterhorse Mk 2.1 maiden flight, raises $350M Series C Hermeus completed the maiden flight of its uncrewed Quarterhorse Mk 2.1 from Spaceport America in early March — its second new aircraft type to fly in under a year — and closed a $350 million Series C to accelerate production of mission‑ready, high‑Mach platforms and relocate HQ to Los Angeles.

2026-04-07T14:12:12.143427-07:00

Hermeus completes Quarterhorse Mk 2.1 maiden flight, raises $350M Series C

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U.S. considers first operational use of Dark Eagle hypersonic missile against Iran—report says CENTCOM is seeking reach beyond c

Pentagon budget request suggests B-1B Lancer service life to 2037 as video confirms external carriage of AGM-183A ARRW hypersoni

Hermeus completes Quarterhorse Mk 2.1 maiden flight, raises $350M Series C

Bond ramps Bombardier Global 8000 commitment: expands options to 24 jets, pushes deal to $5bn

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