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doctrine-change2026-08-10 18:10 UTC🇺🇸 United States (U.S. Army program; live-fire demonstration location not specified)
US Army seeks 50mm cannon and ammunition options for counter-drone defense testing
The U.S. Army issued a sources-sought notice seeking industry input and 50mm ammunition for a counter-UAS live-fire demonstration using Northrop Grumman’s XM913 50mm chain gun. The effort aims to improve the Army’s ability to track, engage, and defeat Class 1–3 UAS threats.
DETAILS
Type
doctrine-change
Occurred
2026-08-10 18:10
Reported
2026-08-10
Location
United States (U.S. Army program; live-fire demonstration location not specified)
Coordinates
39.7837, -100.4459
Confidence
72 / 100
DAMAGE ASSESSMENT
No damage reported; procurement/testing initiative for counter-UAS capability including planned live-fire demonstration with XM913 and 50x228mm ammunition.
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