The US Army is seeking industry input for a new short-range air defense interceptor program intended to replace the Stinger missile. The Army has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to identify companies capable of producing and delivering next-generation, short-range interceptors. According to reporting, the requirement calls for 11,000 missiles to be delivered starting in Fiscal Year 2028. The RFI is designed to gather information on potential solutions, including relevant technologies, manufacturing capacity, delivery timelines, and other areas needed to support the planned procurement schedule. While the outlets describe the same basic effort—an RFI for production of thousands of interceptors with an FY2028 start—details beyond the quantity and timing are not specified in the available summaries. The Army’s RFI process indicates the service is in the early stages of shaping requirements and evaluating candidate approaches before moving toward a procurement program.