US Army Wants to Let Companies Test Weapons Faster
The US Army plans to open five military ranges to companies for faster battlefield testing of new weapons.
OriginalSourceAP NewsUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityPublished16:44 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceAP NewsUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityPublished16:44 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Army opens test ranges to small companies to try to get weapons quicker to the battlefield - AP News”
Army opens test ranges to small companies to speed weapons delivery to the battlefield - AP News
Key points
- 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.
Other reports
- SourceBloombergUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BloombergSourceBloombergUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Bloomberg
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The US Army plans to open five military ranges to companies for faster battlefield testing of new weapons.