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title: "Northrop Grumman flight test validates guided 50mm Raid Hunter projectile performance"
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description: "Northrop Grumman successfully completed an aeroballistic flight test of a new guided 50mm Raid Hunter projectile. Fired from an XM913 Chain Gun, the test generated high-fidelity data matching expectations, validating performance for countering aerial threats. This development supports the program's goal to provide a scalable, lower-cost short-range air defense solution."
datetime: "2026-09-16T14:31:17.000Z"
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# Northrop Grumman flight test validates guided 50mm Raid Hunter projectile performance

-   Northrop Grumman completed an aeroballistic flight test of a new 50mm projectile for its Raid Hunter gun-based air defense system. \* Test rounds fired from an XM913 Chain Gun generated high-fidelity data on nearly every shot, matching pre-test performance expectations. \* Results support development of a guided, proximity-fuzed 50mm round aimed at countering mass mixed raids of aerial threats. \* Program positions Raid Hunter as a scalable, lower-cost short-range option to address gaps in air defense capability. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Northrop Grumman Corporation published the original content used to generate this news brief on September 16, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here

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