Lockheed Martin’s QuadStar™ missile has completed a major Next-Generation Short-Range Interceptor (NGSRI) Seeker Characterization Flight Test, advancing efforts to develop a replacement for the US Army’s Stinger missile. During the test, the missile was launched from a Command Launch Assembly and successfully executed a tactical flight profile that extended beyond the range of legacy systems.

The purpose of the test was to evaluate the seeker’s ability to detect and track targets by capturing imagery and processing signals onboard in real time. The system met its objectives, demonstrating stable tracking performance and effective engagement capability against threats such as drones and both rotary- and fixed-wing aircraft.

This milestone reduces technical risk and keeps the program on track for continued development. It also highlights the use of AI-enabled processing and an open-architecture design intended to improve adaptability, reduce costs, and support faster upgrades in future versions.