DOD's new weapons testing chief says test ranges do not match capabilities of adversaries

By Tony Bertuca / January 25, 2018 at 5:10 AM
The Pentagon's new director of operational test and evaluation is concerned that existing methods for measuring the performance of U.S. weapon systems do not adequately reflect the threats posed by potential adversaries, especially in the cyber and space realms, according to a new report obtained by Inside Defense . Robert Behler, who was confirmed by the Senate in November, told Congress in DOT&E's annual report that 28 percent of DOD's testing facilities are in “poor to failing condition” and require...

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