Proving ground

Proving ground

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A proving ground is the US name for a military installation or reservation where weapons or other military technology are experimented or tested, or where military tactics are tested. The usual British term is training area.

While these types of facilities are generally referred to as military or government establishments, there are examples of civilian industry that have their own proving grounds to test their prototypes and new technologies.

Military and Government

Canada

United States

In the United States, there are several military facilities that are designated as Proving Grounds.

Europe

Finland

Germany

Poland

  • Drawsko Pomorskie (340 km²) belongs to Polish Army and Air Force (since 1946), since 1996 also used by NATO. This facility is internationally known as DPTA - Drawsko Pomorskie Training Area. It is also an important site of archeological excavations.

Portugal

United Kingdom

Russia/former Soviet Union

Australia

Civilian Facilities

Automakers

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