# Northrop Grumman Showcases Counter-Drone Weapons

At the Association of the United States Army’s annual convention, Northrop Grumman showcased Raid Hunter, a 50mm gun-based air-defense system, and an upgraded dual-feed M230LF chain gun for countering drones and other aerial threats. Raid Hunter has completed aeroballistic testing, but no solicitation, contract award, funding, or procurement timeline was reported, so the systems represent potential future Army procurement interests rather than current opportunities.

- Contractors can assess how their capabilities align with the systems’ counter-drone and air-defense applications and follow Army requirements or follow-on testing and acquisition activity.
- Procurement teams should distinguish the technology demonstration and completed testing from a funded acquisition: the signal identifies no current solicitation or award.
- Northrop Grumman’s display highlights countering aerial threats as a potential capability area for future defense procurement.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Published:** October 14, 2026

### Vendors
- Northrop Grumman (Product developer and manufacturer)

### Sources
- [Northrop Grumman breaks out the big guns at AUSA](https://www.defensenews.com/industry/techwatch/2026/10/14/northrop-grumman-breaks-out-the-big-guns-at-ausa) - Defense News