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deployment2026-05-27 21:42 UTC🇺🇸 NASA Stennis Space Center near the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Mississippi, United States
SOCOM explores autonomous drone proving ground expansion at NASA Stennis Space Center in Mississippi
U.S. Special Operations Command is seeking to expand test ranges at NASA’s Stennis Space Center to create an “Autonomous Warfare Proving Ground” for air, sea, and ground drones. The effort is tied to broader Pentagon initiatives to accelerate drone development and acquisition, with a collaboration event planned for July.
Details
Type
deployment
Occurred
2026-05-27 21:42
Reported
2026-05-27
Location
NASA Stennis Space Center near the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Mississippi, United States
Coordinates
30.3776, -89.5978
Confidence
78 / 100
Damage assessment
No damage reported; proposal/solicitation to expand drone testing infrastructure and capabilities.