Northrop Grumman has introduced Raid Hunter, a new short-range air defense system designed to protect military bases and other critical sites from large-scale aerial attacks. Unveiled Wednesday, the 50mm gun-based system is built to counter cruise missiles, drone swarms, and other threats that could overwhelm existing defenses. The company is developing Raid Hunter to address a short-range air defense gap. Its design focuses on striking multiple targets quickly while giving military forces a mobile system that can be moved and deployed where protection is needed.Raid Hunter combines Northrop Grumman’s Chain Gun technology with precision-guided 50mm ammunition and a networked system controller. The setup is designed to connect with other defense systems and coordinate engagements against different types of airborne threats.

Full report : Northrop Grumman’s Raid Hunter combines guided 50mm ammunition with rapid-fire power to defend against mass aerial attacks.