• Northrop Grumman completed a key flight test for Jackal, a next-generation precision-strike missile, supporting flight-system readiness.
• Test results showed automated turbojet start, autopilot-controlled flight, high-speed maneuvering; validated airframe, propulsion, navigation, autopilot technical readiness.
• Performance targets include sustained speeds above 300 mph; range up to 100 km from surface launch, 125 km from air launch.
• Program design emphasizes GPS-denied operations, lower-detection flight paths, AI-enabled autonomous target engagement; additional testing planned toward operational readiness.

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