The U.S. Army has completed qualification testing for a new proximity fuze that significantly enhances the combat-proven Stinger missile produced by Raytheon. During recent testing at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida, the upgraded weapon system scored a perfect 100 percent hit rate against a variety of targets. The missiles were shoulder- and vehicle-launched.
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Firing of a Stinger missile (Picture source: US Army/DVIDS)
Firing of a Stinger missile (Picture source: US Army/DVIDS)
