Lockheed Martin Corporation has announced the successful completion of the first flight test of its Next-Generation Short-Range Interceptor (NGSRI), a potential replacement for the Stinger missile. The flight test, conducted at the U.S. Army White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico, validated the interceptor’s performance and marked a significant milestone in the development of this advanced missile system. The results have already been presented. The NGSRI is designed to counter emerging threats from unmanned aerial systems as well as rotary- and fixed-wing aircraft, and in many cases, is said to more than double the capability of the legacy system. The project advanced from concept to flight in just 26 months since the initial contract award in 2023, leveraging advanced technologies including artificial intelligence and machine learning.

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