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Trump plans Montana defense test range for autonomous weapons, space systems, electronic warfare and hypersonics

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President Donald Trump says a new “super range” in Montana will test advanced military technologies, including autonomous weapons, space systems, electronic warfare and hypersonic weapons. The announcement outlines a proposed testing site but provides no details on its scope, schedule or funding.

Discovered 2026-10-14T22:04:29.312145-07:00 | 2026-10-14T22:04:29.312145-07:00

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  • The proposed range would bring testing of autonomous weapons, space systems, electronic warfare and hypersonic weapons under one initiative, spanning several strategic technology areas.
  • The announcement contains no details on funding, timing or capabilities, leaving key questions about the range’s scale and implementation unanswered.

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