"Unlikely": US may not get a LHRW hypersonic rocket in 2023

Dark Eagle tests were to take place in September, but did not happen. The causes of the malfunction were classified. The US Army, most likely, will not receive a LRHW hypersonic missile in 2023 after the last cancelled technology test. About it reports Defense News. After the next abolished test of the hypersonic glider for the Army and the US Navy because of the problem that has arisen before launch.

Because of this, it is very unlikely that the army will receive the first unit as it was planned earlier. This was officially stated by the Head of the Dag Bash Procurement Department. In addition to the test that had to take place in the fall, the military had previously canceled the March tests. The cause of the malfunction is classified. The US Army also examines the root cause of malfunctions.

"After an unsuccessful test you pick a thing back, disassemble it, and team members together with engineers work on what was the cause Testing, "said Dag Bush. The armies need to conduct at least one test of the glider in the real conditions before being sent to the US Army. A hypersonic rocket is able to fly faster at a speed of more than 5 strokes or 6125 km/g and maneuver at different heights to be more difficult to detect.