Army Eyes 22K Acres Near Highway for Secret Weapon Tests
Published Date: 7/31/2025
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Summary
The Army wants to add about 22,000 acres near Highway 95 to the Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona to keep testing safe and sound. This land is now public but would be reserved for military use if Congress says yes. The change helps protect people and supports new tech testing, with decisions and actions coming soon.
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22,000 Acres Reserved for Military Testing
The Army is seeking congressional approval to withdraw and reserve about 22,000 acres of public land near Highway 95 and add it to Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona. If Congress enacts the withdrawal, that land would be reserved for military testing to provide a safety buffer and support new air delivery and aviation systems testing.
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