The US Army wants thousands of air defense missiles to replace the Stinger

The U.S. Army plans to order 11,000 next-generation short-range air defense missiles (NGSRI) starting in FY2028 to replace the aging Stinger missile system. The NGSRI, part of the M-SHORAD program, will feature Mach 3 speed and compatibility with existing launchers, aiming to counter modern threats like drones and hypersonic missiles. Contractors are invited to submit cost proposals for production over a ten-year period.