Air Defense

Next-Generation Short-Range Interceptor (NGSRI)

Lockheed Martin's Next-Generation Short-Range Interceptor (NGSRI) is a U.S. Army short-range air-defense missile program intended to replace the Stinger. Lockheed describes its QuadStar missile as a modular, more aerodynamic design with advanced seeker technology, and the program reached first flight testing in 2026.

Profile

Origin
United States
Built by
Lockheed Martin
Type
Short-range air-defense missile / interceptor
Service note
2023-present development program
Designed
2023
Developed from
Miniature Hit-to-Kill interceptor design

Also Known As

  • NGSRI
  • QuadStar
  • Next Generation Short-Range Interceptor
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Specifications

Role
Short-range air-defense missile
Design
Built off the Miniature Hit-to-Kill interceptor design
Seeker
Advanced seeker technology validated in flight tests with image capture, onboard signal processing, and target tracking
Architecture
Modular open-systems design with a more aerodynamic, efficient airframe
Targets
Unmanned aerial systems, rotary-wing aircraft, and fixed-wing aircraft

Service And Conflict Use

Service History

In service
In development for the U.S. Army as a potential Stinger replacement; Lockheed Martin reported first flight testing in January 2026.

Conflict Usage

Side
🏳️Unspecified

Exact model: Lockheed Martin Next-Generation Short-Range Interceptor (NGSRI), a candidate replacement for Stinger-class short-range air-defense missiles. It is still a development/procurement candidate; I found no confirmed conflict use.

Timeline

Next-Generation Short-Range Interceptor (NGSRI) Key Events

  1. First flight test completed

    Lockheed Martin said NGSRI completed the first of a series of flight tests at White Sands Missile Range, marking a major development milestone for the program.

    Sources: Lockheed Martin Successfully Completes First Flight Test of NGSRI

  2. Seeker characterization flight test reported

    Lockheed Martin reported a seeker characterization flight test for the NGSRI competition and said the missile launched from a Command Launch Assembly while maintaining target tracking.

    Sources: Lockheed Martin Proves Seeker Capabilities for U.S. Army Next-Generation Short-Range Interceptor Competition

Next-Generation Short-Range Interceptor (NGSRI) Images

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