Weapons of war are launching from Cape Canaveral for the first time since 1988

The US military launched a long-range hypersonic missile from Cape Canaveral on Friday morning during a test flight that could pave the way for operational deployment later this year. The Army's Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon, officially named "Dark Eagle," was fired shortly after sunrise and traveled east over the Atlantic Ocean. While residents shared images of the launch, success isn't guaranteed, and the official outcome hasn't been confirmed yet. This marks the first ground-based hypersonic weapon test since 1988, with broader implications for military strategy and capabilities in the region.