Next-Generation Interceptor Demonstrates Advanced Air Defense Capability
Lockheed Martin has successfully conducted the first flight test of its Next-Generation Short-Range Interceptor (NGSRI), a potential replacement for the US Army’s Stinger missile system. The test, which took place at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico, validated the interceptor’s performance and marked progress in the development of key subsystem components. The NGSRI program aims to deliver an advanced air defense capability designed to counter unmanned aerial systems, rotary-wing aircraft, and fixed-wing threats. According to Lockheed Martin, the system more than doubles the capability of the legacy Stinger in many scenarios. This development was first reported by AeroTime.