RTX's Raytheon completes 10 subsystem demonstrations for U.S. Army's Next-Generation Short-Range Interceptor program
Raytheon, an RTX business, has successfully completed 10 subsystem demonstrations for the U.S. Army's Next-Generation Short-Range Interceptor (NGSRI) program, which will replace the Stinger® surface-to-air missile. The demonstrations included key tests of the seeker, flight rocket motor, command launch assembly, and warhead systems.
Notable achievements include a seeker assembly that demonstrated maximum range acquisition exceeding Stinger capabilities, a revolutionary rocket motor extending intercept range, enhanced operator detection in low-visibility environments, and successful warhead testing against various aerial threats. The remaining six demonstrations focused on missile functions including tracking, guidance, and safety.
The program will proceed with soldier touchpoint exercises and system flight test demonstrations later this year. Raytheon's NGSRI development leverages over 60 years of expertise and employs advanced manufacturing techniques to increase production speed while meeting performance requirements.
Raytheon, un'azienda di RTX, ha completato con successo 10 dimostrazioni di sottosistemi per il programma dell'Esercito degli Stati Uniti Next-Generation Short-Range Interceptor (NGSRI), che sostituirà il missile superficie-aria Stinger®. Le dimostrazioni hanno incluso test chiave del cercatore, del motore a razzo di volo, dell'assemblaggio di lancio a comando e dei sistemi di testata.
Tra i risultati notevoli si segnala un'assemblaggio del cercatore che ha dimostrato un'acquisizione della massima portata superiore alle capacità dello Stinger, un motore a razzo rivoluzionario che estende la portata di intercettazione, una migliore rilevazione da parte dell'operatore in ambienti a bassa visibilità e test di testata riusciti contro varie minacce aeree. Le restanti sei dimostrazioni si sono concentrate sulle funzioni del missile, tra cui tracciamento, guida e sicurezza.
Il programma procederà con esercitazioni di contatto con i soldati e dimostrazioni di test di volo del sistema entro la fine di quest'anno. Lo sviluppo del NGSRI da parte di Raytheon sfrutta oltre 60 anni di esperienza e impiega tecniche di produzione avanzate per aumentare la velocità di produzione, soddisfacendo al contempo i requisiti di prestazione.
Raytheon, una empresa de RTX, ha completado con éxito 10 demostraciones de subsistemas para el programa Next-Generation Short-Range Interceptor (NGSRI) del Ejército de EE. UU., que reemplazará el misil superficie-aire Stinger®. Las demostraciones incluyeron pruebas clave del buscador, del motor de cohete de vuelo, del ensamblaje de lanzamiento por comando y de los sistemas de ojiva.
Entre los logros notables se incluye un ensamblaje de buscador que demostró una adquisición de rango máximo que supera las capacidades del Stinger, un motor de cohete revolucionario que extiende el rango de interceptación, una mejor detección por parte del operador en entornos de baja visibilidad, y pruebas exitosas de ojivas contra diversas amenazas aéreas. Las seis demostraciones restantes se centraron en las funciones del misil, incluyendo seguimiento, guía y seguridad.
El programa continuará con ejercicios de contacto con soldados y demostraciones de pruebas de vuelo del sistema más adelante este año. El desarrollo del NGSRI por parte de Raytheon aprovecha más de 60 años de experiencia y emplea técnicas de fabricación avanzadas para aumentar la velocidad de producción, cumpliendo al mismo tiempo con los requisitos de rendimiento.
레이시온(Raytheon), RTX의 사업부는 미국 육군의 차세대 단거리 요격기(Next-Generation Short-Range Interceptor, NGSRI) 프로그램을 위해 10개의 하위 시스템 시연을 성공적으로 완료했습니다. 이 프로그램은 스팅거(Stinger®) 공대공 미사일을 대체할 것입니다. 시연에는 탐지기, 비행 로켓 모터, 명령 발사 조립체 및 전투 부품 시스템에 대한 주요 테스트가 포함되었습니다.
주목할 만한 성과로는 스팅거의 능력을 초과하는 최대 범위 탐지를 시연한 탐지기 조립체, 요격 범위를 확장하는 혁신적인 로켓 모터, 저조도 환경에서의 운영자 탐지 향상, 다양한 공중 위협에 대한 전투 부품 테스트의 성공이 포함됩니다. 나머지 6개의 시연은 미사일의 추적, 유도 및 안전 기능에 중점을 두었습니다.
이 프로그램은 올해 말에 병사 접촉 훈련 및 시스템 비행 시험 시연을 진행할 예정입니다. 레이시온의 NGSRI 개발은 60년 이상의 전문성을 활용하며, 성능 요구 사항을 충족하면서 생산 속도를 높이기 위해 고급 제조 기술을 사용합니다.
Raytheon, une entreprise de RTX, a réussi à réaliser 10 démonstrations de sous-systèmes pour le programme Next-Generation Short-Range Interceptor (NGSRI) de l'Armée américaine, qui remplacera le missile sol-air Stinger®. Les démonstrations ont inclus des tests clés du chercheur, du moteur de fusée de vol, de l'assemblage de lancement à commande et des systèmes de tête chercheuse.
Parmi les réalisations notables, on trouve un assemblage de chercheur ayant démontré une acquisition de portée maximale dépassant les capacités du Stinger, un moteur de fusée révolutionnaire augmentant la portée d'interception, une détection améliorée par l'opérateur dans des environnements à faible visibilité, et des tests de tête chercheuse réussis contre diverses menaces aériennes. Les six démonstrations restantes se sont concentrées sur les fonctions du missile, y compris le suivi, la guidance et la sécurité.
Le programme se poursuivra cette année avec des exercices de contact avec les soldats et des démonstrations de tests en vol du système. Le développement du NGSRI par Raytheon s'appuie sur plus de 60 ans d'expertise et utilise des techniques de fabrication avancées pour augmenter la vitesse de production tout en respectant les exigences de performance.
Raytheon, ein Unternehmen von RTX, hat erfolgreich 10 Subsystem-Demonstrationen für das Programm Next-Generation Short-Range Interceptor (NGSRI) des US-Heeres abgeschlossen, das die Stinger®-Luft-Luft-Rakete ersetzen wird. Die Demonstrationen umfassten wichtige Tests des Suchers, des Flugraketenmotors, der Kommandolanzbaugruppe und der Gefechtskopfsysteme.
Besondere Erfolge umfassen eine Sucherbaugruppe, die eine maximale Reichweitenakquisition demonstrierte, die die Fähigkeiten des Stingers übertrifft, einen revolutionären Raketenmotor, der die Abfangreichweite erweitert, eine verbesserte Erkennung durch den Bediener in Umgebungen mit geringer Sicht und erfolgreiche Tests des Gefechtskopfes gegen verschiedene Luftbedrohungen. Die verbleibenden sechs Demonstrationen konzentrierten sich auf die Funktionen der Rakete, einschließlich Verfolgung, Führung und Sicherheit.
Das Programm wird später in diesem Jahr mit Übungen zur Kontaktaufnahme mit Soldaten und Systemflugtest-Demonstrationen fortgesetzt. Die NGSRI-Entwicklung von Raytheon nutzt über 60 Jahre Erfahrung und setzt fortschrittliche Fertigungstechniken ein, um die Produktionsgeschwindigkeit zu erhöhen und gleichzeitig die Leistungsanforderungen zu erfüllen.
- Successful completion of all 10 critical subsystem tests
- Seeker assembly demonstrated superior range compared to existing Stinger system
- Advanced manufacturing techniques promise faster production capabilities
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Insights
The successful completion of all 10 subsystem demonstrations for the NGSRI program marks a pivotal achievement for RTX's defense segment, with substantial long-term revenue implications. The program's significance extends beyond mere technical success, representing a strategic positioning in the $7.5 billion short-range air defense market.
Several key technical achievements warrant attention: The advanced seeker's demonstrated range superiority over the Stinger system indicates a significant technological leap that could translate into expanded market opportunities. The revolutionary rocket motor's extended intercept range addresses evolving threats from drones and low-flying aircraft, while the enhanced command launch assembly's performance in low-visibility conditions tackles a critical operational gap.
From a business perspective, three factors make this program particularly valuable:
- The eventual replacement of thousands of Stinger missiles in U.S. and allied inventories represents a multi-billion dollar opportunity spanning several decades
- Raytheon's emphasis on modern manufacturing techniques and production speed optimization suggests favorable program economics and competitive pricing potential
- The successful demonstration of all subsystems significantly de-risks the program, increasing the probability of full-rate production approval
The scheduled soldier touchpoint exercises and upcoming flight test demonstration will be important validation points. The focus on soldier feedback and real-world testing demonstrates a customer-centric approach that typically correlates with successful program execution and follow-on orders.
The program's progress positions RTX favorably in the broader defense modernization landscape, where short-range air defense capabilities are receiving renewed focus due to evolving aerial threats. The company's ability to leverage 60 years of expertise while incorporating modern design and manufacturing practices suggests strong execution capability and potential for maintaining healthy margins in this program.
Demos highlight maturity and capability of Raytheon NGSRI solution
"These successful subsystem demonstrations are a crucial step in meeting the
Over the past several months, the Raytheon industry team completed all 10 of their subsystem tests, each critical to ensuring alignment with the Army's system performance requirements for NGSRI. Notable tests include:
- Seeker – The NGSRI advanced seeker assembly demonstrated maximum range acquisition far exceeding Stinger in both laboratory and outdoor environments.
- Flight rocket motor – NGSRI's flight-ready and revolutionary rocket motor demonstrated the ability to extend the intercept range of maneuver short-range air defense engagements.
- Command launch assembly (CLA) – The man-portable CLA demonstrated enhanced range for operator detection and identification of aerial targets in real-world, low-visibility environments.
- Warhead – Arena testing of the missile warhead assembly demonstrated precise and repeatable lethality against a broad spectrum of aerial threats.
The remaining six demonstrations addressed critical missile functions, including tracking, guidance, aerodynamic control, fuzing, and safety.
The next phase of the program focuses on soldier touchpoint exercises, where
Raytheon's NGSRI leverages more than 60 years of mission area expertise to develop this advanced missile for the
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