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US Air Force and Army consider opening test ranges to industry
Original: US Air Force, Army eye industry access on test ranges https://www.militarytimes.com/industry/techwatch/2026/10/08/us-air
The US Air Force and Army are weighing greater industry access to their test ranges, according to Military Times. The move would let defense contractors and tech firms test new systems on military ranges, potentially speeding development and fielding of emerging technologies as the services seek closer collaboration with the defense industrial base.
Why now: Defense and tech watchers are following US military efforts to speed innovation by opening military test infrastructure to private industry.
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- US Air Force, Army eye industry access on test ranges https://www.militarytimes.com/industry/techwatch/2026/10/08/us-air-force-army-eye-industry-access-on-test-ranges/ # MilitaryTech # Defense # Innovation · military_times@robot.villas · 2
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