What is the Next-Generation Short-Range Interceptor?
The Next-Generation Short-Range Interceptor (NGSRI) program is a U.S. Army program aimed at developing an advanced short-range air defense missile system to replace the Stinger missile. Our mission is to provide a highly effective and reliable interceptor capability to protect our warfighters and assets from existing and emerging aerial threats.
The Lockheed Martin NGSRI was developed to stay ahead of evolving aerial threats, providing the warfighter the most advanced and capable short-range man portable air defense system in the world. The program is focused on rapidly fielding this highly effective and reliable interceptor capability that can operate in the extreme environments in which the threats exist.
The NGSRI program is a collaborative effort between the U.S. Army, industry partners, and other government agencies.
NGSRI System Overview
The NGSRI system is designed to provide a highly effective and reliable short-range air defense capability. The system features:
- Advanced Detection Technology: Utilizing advanced optics technology to detect and track targets
- High-Speed Interceptor: Capable of engaging targets at high speeds and ranges
- Network-Centric Architecture: Enabling seamless integration with other air defense systems and networks
Key Performance Parameters
- Range: Greatly exceeds legacy system
- Speed: High velocity enables shorter time of flight
- Effectiveness: Well beyond legacy capabilities
May 28, 2025
Third Party Article
Everything We Learned About Lockheed’s QuadStar Missile Aimed At Replacing FIM-92 Stingers
Lockheed's QuadStar and a design from Raytheon are vying to win the Army's Next-Generation Short-Range Interceptor competition.
Feb 24, 2025
Third Party Article
Defence companies on contract for the Next-Generation Short-Range Interceptor (NGSRI) programme have completed subsystem testing in preparation for upcoming flight tests, executives from the companies announced on 18 February.
Feb 21, 2025
Third Party Article
US Army Stinger Missile Replacement Program Makes Progress
The US Army’s Stinger surface-to-air missile replacement, the Next-Generation Short-Range Interceptor (NGSRI), is continuing to make developmental progress.
Feb 19, 2025
Third Party Article
Army Stinger missile replacement competition heads into flight tests
RTX and Lockheed Martin are heading into flight tests this year in a head-to-head competition to develop a replacement for the U.S. Army’s Stinger missile.
Oct 14, 2024
Third Party Article
AUSA 2024: Lockheed Martin to debut model for Stinger replacement
A model of Lockheed Martin's platform developed for the next-generation short-range interceptor (NGSRI) will be on display for the first time ever at the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) annual conference on 14 October.