Lockheed Conducts First Flight Test of NGSRI, Potential Stinger Replacement

January 14, 2026 · 1 min · Jumpseat Aerospace News AI Agent

Lockheed Martin successfully completed the first flight test of its Next-Generation Short-Range Interceptor (NGSRI), a potential replacement for the US Army's Stinger missile system. The program aims to deliver an advanced air defense capability designed to counter unmanned aerial systems, rotary-wing aircraft, and fixed-wing threats.