Aug. 11 at 10:18 PM
Northrop Grumman unveiled Raid Hunter, a 50mm cannon-based air-defense system designed to counter cruise missiles, drone swarms and other aerial threats, addressing a gap in short-range layered defenses for military bases, airfields and critical infrastructure.
Raid Hunter combines Chain Gun technology, precision-guided 50mm ammunition and a networked system controller, providing high rates of fire, large-capacity magazines and rapid reloads to handle large-scale aerial attacks. Its modular design allows rapid transport aboard C-130 aircraft, while future vehicle-mounted and containerized variants are planned to expand deployment options.
Northrop Grumman plans to conduct testing throughout the year to validate the system and support accelerated deployment. Raid Hunter is part of the company's broader Mass Attack Defense Solutions portfolio, focused on countering unmanned aerial systems and other complex air threats.
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