Aug 12, 2026 12:12 PM
The US Army is calling on industry partners to transform a 50mm cannon into a counter-unmanned aircraft system capable of tracking and defeating Class 1, 2, and 3 drone threats.
The US Army is calling on industry partners to transform a 50mm cannon into a counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) capable of tracking and defeating Class 1, 2, and 3 drone threats.
An official notice from the Army Contracting Command – New Jersey asks companies to outline existing or conceptual capabilities for integrating a 50mm ammunition solution with the XM913 cannon.
The army will provide participating companies with an XM913 cannon assembly, 50mm ammunition, technical data, and access to government test facilities for live-fire demonstrations.
Read the full story on our new publication, The Drone Front: US Army Seeks Industry Help to Turn 50mm Cannon Into a Drone Killer
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