Northrop Grumman Wins $200 Million U.S. Army Contract for XM1211 Proximity Rounds
Northrop Grumman Corporation has secured a $200 million contract from the U.S. Army to produce XM1211 High Explosive Proximity (HEP) fuzed rounds. These 30x113mm rounds are designed to counter small unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Production will occur at facilities in Minnesota, West Virginia, and Virginia. The contract enhances the U.S. Army’s short-range air defense and meets growing demand for advanced munitions.
Northrop Grumman Corporation has received a contract from the U.S. Army valued at over $200 million to produce the XM1211 High Explosive Proximity (HEP) fuzed round of medium caliber ammunition. The XM1211 is a 30x113mm round equipped with a proximity sensor, designed to counter small unmanned aerial systems (UAS) by detonating when near a target. Production will take place at Northrop Grumman facilities in Plymouth and Elk River, Minnesota; Allegany Ballistics Laboratory, West Virginia; and Radford Ammunition Plant, Virginia. The contract supports the U.S. Army’s short-range air defense capabilities and addresses increased domestic and international demand for advanced munitions. 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 December 03, 2025, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2025 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here
