This announcement comes after considerable delays due to challenges faced during the weapon’s testing phases.
The LRHW is designed as a strategic weapon with a range of approximately 1,725 miles.
U.S. Army’s hypersonic missile
This system comprises a ground-launched missile equipped with a hypersonic glide body alongside the necessary transport, support, and fire control equipment.
With speeds exceeding 3,800 miles per hour, the missile can soar to the edge of the Earth’s atmosphere, evading current air and missile defense systems before delivering its payload with little warning.
In its operational capacity, the LRHW aims to counter Anti-Access/Area Denial (A2/AD) strategies, neutralize long-range enemy capabilities, and target high-value objectives.
