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August 7, 2026
U.S. Army Streamlines Weapon Testing for Defense Firms
- The Army introduces 'concierge' access to military test ranges for faster weapon testing.
- Testing requests can be submitted online with a 30-day turnaround, down from 18 months.
- Four stateside locations are now available for industry testing, including sites in Utah and Arizona.
- No prior federal contracts are needed for companies to apply for testing opportunities.
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- US Army offering defense firms 'concierge access' to test weapons at military rangesAug 7, 2026 at 6:25 PM · Fox News
- The U.S. Army is expanding access to its test ranges and proving grounds in an effort to get new munitions, drones, and other types of weapons to the battlefield more quicklyAug 7, 2026 at 7:22 PM · WSJ