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Army opens test ranges to small companies to try to get weapons quicker to the battlefield
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· August 7, 2026
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Key takeaway The Army Secretary has pledged to grant companies access to test ranges within 30 days of their request.
The US Army has announced a new initiative to speed up the development of new weapons. By opening up test ranges to private companies, the Army hopes to get new technologies to the battlefield more quickly. This effort aims to reduce the typical red tape that slows down military contractors.
The Army Secretary has pledged to grant companies access to test ranges within 30 days of their request. An online marketplace has been launched to facilitate this process. The goal is to make it easier for companies to test and develop new weapons, such as missiles and drones.
Further details on this initiative are available from the US Army, but it is expected to cut down on the time it takes for new technologies to be developed and deployed.
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Category: local Published: August 7, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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