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🌱 Why Northrop Grumman brought its latest air-defense tests to Dahlgren

Dahlgren, Virginia Patch AM: a 3 min read

What's up Dahlgren! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Northrop Grumman brought its latest air-defense tests to Dahlgren

Also on today's calendar: 9th Annual Raise the Hood 4 Women Car Show Fundraiser and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Where is the worst place to hide in a hospital ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Hot and humid; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 86, low: 68.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 87 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Northrop Grumman Pitches New Guided-Ammo Gun For Air Defense (defensedaily.com subscription) — Weapons testing for Northrop Grumman’s new Raid Hunter air-defense gun recently included firing 36 guided 50mm rounds at the Navy’s range in Dahlgren, highlighting the area’s ongoing role in cutting-edge military research. The system aims to provide a cheaper way to defend bases from drones and missiles, with a full prototype expected in 2027 and growing interest from U.S. and international customers.
   

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  • Mason County Sheriff brings home lessons from FBI leadership course (maysville-online.com)
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  • Modified surplus version of US military Cold War-era rifle to be sold to public next year (stripes.com)

Ok Dahlgren! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: In the ICU (Thank you Donna M. for sending it in!)
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