The U.S. Army Is Fast-Tracking New Weapons as Trump Denies Shortages
The U.S. Army is opening test ranges to weapons-makers to expedite development—even as officials push back on concerns about dwindling munitions stockpiles.
The U.S. Army has initiated a process to fast-track the acquisition of new weapons by opening five military test ranges to private companies. These companies can now request access to a range within 30 days of submitting an application, bypassing extended testing periods that previously took 12 to 18 months. The Army Secretary, Dan Driscoll, revealed this initiative at a military testing range in Michigan, emphasizing that it cuts down the red tape that contractors face before launching new technology.
Covenant Industries was the first company to utilize the new scheduling system when they tested their Anthem missile at the Multidomain Training Area in Morocco on Aug. 6, 2026. The Army aims to address the prolonged wait times for new weapons testing, acknowledging that current inventories alone cannot support the scale, cost, and pace required in future conflicts.
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