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Northrop Grumman’s Jackal missile passes key flight test

3 sources · first reported 22d ago

Northrop Grumman completed a successful flight test of its Jackal precision strike missile, validating its automated turbojet engine startup, autopilot-controlled flight, and high-speed maneuvering.

Why it matters

The test demonstrates the core systems that will define how American ground forces deliver long-range strikes in contested environments.

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