Raytheon, an RTX business, has revealed a prototype for its Next Generation Short Range Interceptor (NGSRI), a system designed to replace the combat-proven Stinger missile and meet the growing threat posed by drones and advanced airborne systems. Built with extensive input from soldiers and Marines, the new interceptor promises to fly both faster and farther, while integrating next-level sensing and modular design for rapid deployment.

A virtual reality demonstration showcased the weapon's capabilities through the eyes of operators in the field. Equipped with a new optic that allows enhanced night and day vision, soldiers could detect and engage targets invisible to the naked eye. "That night scenario was a big aha moment," said Lindsey Hoffman, capture director for NGSRI. "A Marine told

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