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Trump announces Pentagon 'super range' in Montana at midterm rally
The announcement was made at a campaign event in Kalispell, with Trump citing lobbying by state Republicans.
By Felo News Desk · Published
President Donald Trump announced at a midterm campaign rally in Kalispell, Montana, that the Pentagon will establish a new "super range" in the state to test advanced war technology. The rally took place on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at the Majestic Valley Arena, where Trump addressed supporters and Republican candidates Aaron Flint and Kurt Alme.
Trump said the range will support testing of autonomous weapons, space and electronic warfare technology, and supersonic and hypersonic systems, positioning Montana to play a larger role in developing next‑generation military capabilities. He did not specify the exact location, cost, or timeline for the project.
The president credited persistent lobbying by Montana Republican lawmakers, joking that Senator Tim Sheehy had repeatedly pressed him to bring the project to the state. "You're getting it, everybody, will you please leave me alone?" Trump said, adding, "Leave me alone, Tim. Tim Sheehy would drive me crazy." He also noted that other states had wanted the range but that Montana would now receive it.
Trump framed the announcement as part of his broader Western swing campaign, his second rally of the day after a stop in Arizona and a previous rally in Alaska. He linked the new range to the Pentagon’s focus on hypersonic weapons, autonomous systems and electronic warfare, areas identified as strategic priorities by the Government Accountability Office.
Key facts
- President Trump announced a new Pentagon "super range" in Montana. (foxnews.com)
- The range will test autonomous weapons, space and electronic warfare, and hypersonic systems. (foxnews.com)
- The announcement was made at a rally in Kalispell on Oct. 14, 2026. (foxnews.com)
- Trump credited lobbying by Senator Tim Sheehy and other Montana Republicans. (foxnews.com)
- No details on location, cost, or start date were provided. (foxnews.com)
Sources
- [1] foxnews.com — originally reported as “Trump announces Montana 'super range' at midterm rally for Pentagon to test advanced war technology”
