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Raytheon has successfully completed a ballistic test for its Next Generation Short Range Interceptor that will be used by the US Army.
The tests, which were conducted at Raytheon’s testing facilities in Tucson, Arizona, represent a greater push to modernise defence against aerial threats in the face of changing warfare features and tactics.
“Raytheon’s investment in NGSRI demonstrates the company’s strong partnership with the US Army and our commitment to equipping service members with this advanced capability,” said Tom Laliberty, president of land and air defence systems at Raytheon.
Replacing the Stinger surface-to-air missile, the Next Generation Short Range Interceptor (NGSRI) is designed to fit Raytheon’s existing launch systems and portable systems. The short-range missile seeks to effectively respond to unmanned aerial systems and incorporate modular design to optimise speed and response.
Last year, Raytheon and Northrop Grumman teamed up to conduct a myriad of tests for the Highly Loaded Grain (HLG) solid rocket motors. The HLG implements propellant technology to increase the energy output and allow for longer endurance and is used in the NGSRI to achieve these high standards.
“We continue to prioritise rapid learning and testing to ensure the Army receives a cost-effective and technologically superior interceptor,” Laliberty said.
The Stinger missile has been operational across militaries for decades, yet as the battlefield has and will continue to change, this weapon is becoming increasingly obsolete.
