Event Brief
US Army seeks 11,000 next-gen short-range interceptors
Filed: Jun 05, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET
Summary: The US Army issued an RFI to identify companies for 11,000 next-gen short-range air defense interceptors starting in FY2028.
WHO: US Army
WHAT: Issued a Request for Information to identify companies for 11,000 next-gen, short-range interceptors
WHEN: Jun 05, 2026 at 8:10 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: To replace Stinger with next-gen short-range interceptors beginning in Fiscal Year 2028
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