The US Restarts Production of Stinger MANPADS Amid Increased Demand

The United States is ramping up production of FIM-92 Stinger MANPADS to meet the rising demand from allies and replenish its own stockpiles. Following nearly two decades of halted production due to low demand, the Pentagon has recognized the significance of such systems in modern conflicts, particularly in Ukraine. Raytheon is bringing back retired engineers to train a new generation of workers.