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Trump announces advanced weapons testing ‘super range’ in Montana

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Hallas, E. (2026, October 15). Trump announces advanced weapons testing ‘super range’ in Montana. Washington Examiner. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/4766724/trump-advanced-weapons-testing-super-range-montana/

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Washington Examiner · collected 2026-10-15 · by Emily Hallas

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At a campaign rally in Kalispell, Montana, President Donald Trump announced the Department of War would establish a new military testing range in the state to test advanced weapons and technologies. The president claimed this development would ensure America’s military supremacy while also announcing Fannie Mae's $3 billion investment in Montana mortgages to assist 10,000 homebuyers. Additionally, he promoted his administration's economic achievements and attacked Democratic candidates as radical leftists who would raise taxes and harm the state economically.
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US President Donald Trump announced on October 14 in Kalispell, Montana, plans for a new "super range" for testing advanced weapons and technologies. The project, located in Montana, will include autonomous weapons, space systems, electronic warfare, supersonic, and hypersonic weapons tests. Trump made the announcement during a campaign rally aimed at supporting Republican candidates ahead of the November midterm elections. The president emphasized that this initiative would help ensure American military supremacy. Republicans currently hold significant advantages in many states, but recent races have become unexpectedly competitive.

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Montana GPE · 7× Trump PERSON · 6× Democrat NORP · 4× Fannie Mae ORG · 3× Republican NORP · 3× Freddie Mac ORG · 2× Kalispell GPE · 2× Donald Trump PERSON · 1× Pentagon ORG · 1× the Department of War ORG · 1×

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He said Washington had ushered in significant economic gains since he took office in January 2025, arguing the United States has “the lowest level of poverty individually, … the highest level of individual wealth, and more people are working in our country today than ever before.”
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🔮 The president said the Pentagon would establish a “new super range for testing advanced weapons and technologies,” including possible autonomous weapons, space and electronic warfare technology, supersonics, and hypersonics, during the event at Majestic Valley Arena in Kalispell.
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President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced the Department of War is establishing a new military testing range in Montana as he sought to boost Republican candidates in the state at a campaign rally. asserted
he → announce → rally
The president said the Pentagon would establish a “new super range for testing advanced weapons and technologies,” including possible autonomous weapons, space and electronic warfare technology, supersonics, and hypersonics, during the event at Majestic Valley Arena in Kalispell. asserted
Pentagon → say → Kalispell
Trump’s latest announcement comes after he similarly revealed plans for a new submarine repair center in Ohio during a recent rally in the battleground state. asserted
he → come → state
“Montana will help ensure the American military always reigns supreme,” Trump told attendees at the Montana rally, in remarks where he promised the Iran war would “end very quickly.” asserted
war → help → remarks
The Kalispell rally sought to boost GOP congressional candidate Aaron Flint, who is in a tight race for a toss-up House seat against Democrat Sam Forstag. asserted
who → seek → Forstag
Republican Senate candidate Kurt Alme, who holds a firm polling lead in his race against Democratic candidate Alani Bankhead and independent candidate Seth Bodnar to succeed Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT), also attended the event. asserted
who → hold → event
During the rally, Trump made another announcement, revealing that Fannie Mae, a government-sponsored mortgage financier, would invest billions in Montana to help residents buy their own homes. asserted
residents → make → homes
“Under my leadership, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will be investing $3 billion in Montana mortgages to help 10,000 Montana homebuyers achieve their American dream,” the president said before recognizing Chairman of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Bill Pulte, who was at the rally. asserted
who → invest → rally
Trump sought to emphasize what he characterized as the strengths of his administration during the speech. asserted
he → seek → speech
He said Washington had ushered in significant economic gains since he took office in January 2025, arguing the United States has “the lowest level of poverty individually, … the highest level of individual wealth, and more people are working in our country today than ever before.” asserted
people → say → country
Trump told voters they have a “very simple” choice in the November elections before attacking “Democrat communists” who he warned would raise the cost of living. asserted
he → tell → living
“You can vote for the radical left Democrat communist to loot your wealth, raise your taxes by $5 trillion,” Trump said. asserted
Trump → vote → trillion
“It’s a crazy age, but they want to annihilate your voters, decimate Montana jobs, take away your guns, mutilate your children, give 25 million illegal aliens amnesty, and then give them the right to vote.” asserted
they → ’ → right
“All my life, I’ve watched politicians — I’ve always found it fascinating. asserted
it → watch → politicians
Little did I know I was going to be doing this, but all my life I’ve watched them say, Democrat and Republican, ‘We will lower your taxes. asserted
We → know → taxes
We will never raise your taxes. asserted
We → raise → taxes
We will cut your taxes in half,’” he continued. asserted
he → cut → half
“That’s everybody. asserted
That → ’ → ?
This group is saying we will raise your taxes, and you’re supposed to vote for them. asserted
you → say → them
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