For years, we were told that hypersonic missiles were unstoppable. We were told that speeds of Mach 10 made Russian superweapons like the Kinzhal and Zircon invincible to Western air defense. But combat data from the skies over Ukraine in late 2025 has revealed a different reality. The physics of extreme speed has a fatal flaw: Plasma Blackout.
In this video, we break down the truth behind the hypersonic arms race. We analyze why Russian “wunderwaffen” are being intercepted by Patriot batteries and how the physics of slowing down to aim makes them vulnerable.
We also examine the US Army’s response: the Dark Eagle (LRHW). Unlike its Russian counterparts, this American Boost-Glide system is changing the strategic map in the Pacific and Europe. With deployments ramping up in late 2025, the Dark Eagle brings a new kind of threat—kinetic bombardment that strikes with the force of a freight train, no explosives required.
Topics Covered:
The Radar Myth: Why “stealthy” plasma sheaths actually make missiles easier to track.
Scramjets vs. Gliders: The technical difference between the Zircon Cruise Missile and the Avangard Glide Vehicle.
The Dark Eagle: Inside the US Army’s new Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon.
Combat Reality: How Ukraine proved that “hypersonic” doesn’t mean “invincible.”
Sources & Footage: This video features open-source intelligence and combat footage from the 2025 theater of operations, including technical breakdowns of the Kinzhal intercept and Dark Eagle test launches.
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