# Pentagon
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US Army’s ‘Dark Eagle’ Hypersonic Fielding Delayed Again, Exposing Cost and Capability Risks
The US Army has again failed to meet its schedule for fielding the LRHW "Dark Eagle" hypersonic system, highlighting technical hurdles and cost pressures in a program that has already consumed over $12 billion across services. With the first battery’s deployment cost estimated at roughly $2.7 billion, the delay raises questions about deterrence timelines, congressional oversight, and potential shifts in Pentagon priorities.
Pentagon Readies 1,500 Troops as Federal Agencies Mobilize After Minneapolis ICE Shooting
The Pentagon has told about 1,500 active-duty troops to be ready for possible deployment to Minnesota after an ICE shooting in Minneapolis sparked sustained protests. The FBI is seeking volunteer agents to work temporarily in the city, and the Justice Department has opened criminal inquiries into state and local officials, signaling a sharp federal escalation that raises legal, political and civil‑liberties concerns.
Trump Signals Preference for a Swift, Decisive Strike on Iran as Pentagon Readies Options
President Trump has expressed a preference for any military action against Iran to be swift and decisive, prompting the Pentagon to prepare operational plans. While surgical strikes may limit U.S. exposure compared with prolonged campaigns, they carry significant risks of regional escalation, disruption to energy markets, and political blowback at home and among allies.