US Army Restores 1900 FIM-92 STINGER missiles that have "failed"

The US MANRCs have also undergone modernization, which increased the efficiency of rockets against modern threats, such as UAVs, for which "Silegers" have not been intended from the beginning. The US Army repaired 1900 Styinger missiles that were once considered unsuitable for exploitation. Due to this project, they were returned to weapons, and the life of anti -aircraft missiles was increased by 10 years. This was reported on January 24 at Defense Post.

The initiative has led to a significant cost savings: it is estimated that $ 50,000 will be saved on each rocket compared to the cost of purchasing new equipment. As a result, about 70 % of previously unsuitable missiles were returned to the system, which exceeded the initial rating of 1100 ammunition. Moreover, the work was completed four months earlier than the planned 16-month term. The works began in 2017 at the Mcalester Army Ammunition Plant (MCAAP).

But after the full -scale invasion of the Russian Federation in Ukraine, work began to be carried out more actively, as the program received additional funding. Stinger modernization involves a huge number of tests, disassembling the missile, replacing critically important outdated components and introducing new technologies to extend the shelf life.

These improvements have made it possible to increase the efficiency of missiles against modern threats, such as unmanned aircraft, for which "Silegers" have not been intended from the outset. For this purpose, individual components in existing versions of Block 1 were replaced, namely new rocket engines, warheads, gas generators and moisture -absorbing cartridges. The military noted that these modifications extend the life of ammunition and increase their reliability.