Northrop Grumman has introduced Raid Hunter™, a 50mm gun-based air defence system designed to counter cruise missiles, drone swarms and other high-volume aerial threats, the company announced on 11 August.
The system combines chain gun technology, precision-guided 50mm ammunition and a networked system controller. Northrop Grumman said it is designed to provide short-range, layered protection for military bases, airfields and other critical infrastructure.
Raid Hunter uses a modular palletised configuration designed for rapid transport aboard C-130 aircraft. Northrop Grumman said future vehicle-mounted and container-based variants are also planned.
The system is intended to engage mixed aerial raids involving cruise missiles, unmanned aircraft systems and other threats. The company said testing planned throughout the year will further validate Raid Hunter’s performance and support accelerated fielding.
Raid Hunter forms part of Northrop Grumman’s Raid Defense Solutions portfolio of counter-UAS and air defence capabilities.
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