The U.S. Army says it wants to speed up how quickly new weapons are tested and evaluated for use. In remarks reported by Bloomberg, Army Secretary Dan Driscoll describes a Pentagon plan to open five military ranges to private companies. The aim is to give industry more access to test environments so new systems can be trialed more quickly than under existing government-only procedures. The plan would allow companies to conduct tests on a range of technologies, including drones, counter-drone systems, long-range missiles, and low-cost air defense interceptors. Bloomberg’s coverage frames the initiative as part of a broader effort to accelerate the transition from development to battlefield-ready capabilities. The reporting focuses on expanding testing capacity and enabling private industry participation in range-based evaluations, rather than on specific timelines, contract terms, or outcomes of early deployments.