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Defense Dept. Opens Expanded Area Of Trials Range

December 01 2010

Australia

The Australian Defense Dept. has officially opened the newly expanded part of the Monegeeta Proving Ground Complex near Melbourne.

The complex is used to test equipment prior to production; to ensure electrical equipment operates in all conditions; to test vehicles to determine handling and stability on all terrain; and to measure equipment performance in night and low-light conditions.

The facility consolidates two existing test facilities, one at Maryibyrnong and at...

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