US Army Wants to Let Companies Test Weapons Faster
7 Aug, 16:44ZArmy opens test ranges to small companies to speed weapons delivery to the battlefield - AP News
7 Aug, 18:00ZUS Army Wants to Let Companies Test Weapons Faster
First reportAP News · 7 Aug, 16:44Z
Latest reportBloomberg · 7 Aug, 18:00Z
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Why it matters
What
The US Army plans to open five military ranges to companies for faster battlefield testing of new weapons.
Why
The initiative aims to move drones, missiles, counter-drone systems, and low-cost air defense interceptors from development to deployment more quickly.
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Companies will test drones, counter-drone technology, long-range missiles, and low-cost air defense interceptors at the opened ranges.
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Summary
- Army opens five ranges to drone and missile developers to accelerate testing.
- Projects will be evaluated within 30 days of online marketplace requests.
- Driscoll says testing can reduce timelines from months to days for lethality.
- First company Covenant Industries tested Anthem missile at Morocco range.
- Policy aims to break 20-30 year barriers and boost small-company participation.