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Pentagon to open five UAV and anti-drone test ranges, slashing cycle to 30 days

Published 16 August 2026

A Ukrainian intelligence digest reports that the Pentagon is opening five new dedicated test ranges for UAV, missile, and counter-drone developers, with the stated aim of compressing the testing-to-procurement pipeline from the current 12–18 months to approximately 30 days. The initiative is described as targeted specifically at accelerating fielding of new counter-drone technologies.

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