# Army Opens Indiana Drone Test Ranges

The U.S. Army has added Camp Atterbury Joint Maneuver Training Center and Muscatatuck Training Center in Indiana to its Permissive Test Range Expansion Initiative, opening the sites to commercial developers testing drones, counter-drone systems, and other defense-related products. As of October 30, 2026, companies can request range access through the Army portal, with Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC) coordinating schedules and requirements. This is a testing-access opportunity, not a contract award or solicitation; access and preferred dates are subject to capacity, and the signals provide no pricing or application timeline.

- Companies can request access without holding a federal contract, but should contact ATEC’s private-industry concierge team early and avoid treating a reservation request as a guaranteed slot.
- The two Indiana sites provide additional military training environments for product development and testing, particularly for drone and counter-drone technologies.
- Because no solicitation, pricing, or defined application timeline is provided, firms should use the Army range portal and ATEC coordination process to establish site suitability, requirements, and availability before planning tests.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Published:** October 29, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Army (Army)
- Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC)
- Indiana National Guard

### Key Quotes
> Expanding this initiative to Indiana is a win-win for national security and defense innovation. We are providing the physical space and the robust, restricted airspace that commercial developers need to mature their systems.
> — Maj. Gen. Pat Gaydon, Commanding General of ATEC

> Camp Atterbury and Muscatatuck offer the infrastructure, capabilities and realistic environments needed to bring industry innovators and military operators together to advance emerging technologies.
> — Maj. Gen. Larry Muennich, Adjutant General of the Indiana National Guard

### Sources
- [Army Expands Drone Testing Initiative to Indiana National Guard Sites – MeriTalk](https://www.meritalk.com/articles/army-expands-drone-testing-initiative-to-indiana-national-guard-sites) - MeriTalk
- [Army Expands Accelerated Test Range Access Effort To Indiana Sites - Defense Daily](https://www.defensedaily.com/army-expands-accelerated-test-range-access-effort-to-indiana-sites/army) - Defense Daily
- [Army designates 2 additional ‘permissive’ sites for commercial vendors to test their drone and counter-drone tech | DefenseScoop](https://defensescoop.com/2026/10/28/army-test-range-access-commercial-vendors-drone-technology) - DefenseScoop