• Lockheed Martin completed a seeker characterization flight test for its QuadStar missile under US Army Next-Generation Short-Range Interceptor program, a risk-reduction milestone for a potential replacement of Stinger.
• Test showed 100% success in seeker target acquisition, with onboard imagery capture, signal processing, and sustained target tracking.
• Flight used a Command Launch Assembly and exceeded legacy-system range, supporting sensor and guidance performance claims.
• Result supports continued testing and could strengthen Lockheed Martin’s position in NGSRI competition, with emphasis on an affordable seeker design and AI-enabled signal processing.

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