Camp Grayling Designated as U.S. Army Test Range Facility to Expedite Defense Industry Development
Camp Grayling in Michigan has been designated as one of four U.S. Army test range facilities, part of a new initiative to streamline the defense industry's product development cycle. The program aims to provide private defense companies with faster access…
Detroit, MI, August 7, 2026 —
Camp Grayling, located in Michigan, has been selected as one of four U.S. Army test range facilities, a move intended to accelerate the product development cycle for the defense industry.
This designation is part of a new initiative by the U.S. Army designed to streamline processes for private defense companies seeking access to testing grounds. The program’s objective is to significantly reduce the time it takes to obtain testing approvals, aiming to shorten the current timeline of months down to a target of 30 days.
In addition to Camp Grayling, three other facilities have been designated as part of this initiative. These include ranges located in Mississippi, Arizona, and Utah. The program also includes future plans for expanding access to additional testing sites, with a global scope.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer voiced her strong support for Camp Grayling’s inclusion in this program. Governor Whitmer emphasized the importance of this designation for the advancement of Michigan’s military technology sector.
The initiative is expected to foster innovation by providing defense contractors with more efficient pathways to test and refine their products. This expedited access is anticipated to bring new defense technologies to market more quickly.
Story summarized from the original created by Jenny Sherman on www.clickondetroit.com, see more information here.
