Yuma Creates Artificial Rain for Equipment Testing 

Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona – a 2025 Great American Defense Community – is implementing two automated rain simulation systems to help test equipment under extreme conditions, according to an Army report. The development of the systems took place over two years through a Capability Program Executive Simulation grant. The rain simulators, designed for both indoor and outdoor use, evaluate equipment to see if they are sufficiently waterproof for battlefield conditions. 

New California Nonprofit Hosts Panel on Base-Community Partnerships 

Southern Pacific Aero-Defense Alliance, a new nonprofit in Santa Clarita, California, recently held a panel discussion on the importance of the region’s aero-defense industry. The Signal reported that the event hosted community leaders to speak on the panel, including representatives from local government and industry. 

“Aerospace and defense have long anchored our regional economy and position this region and state as a global leader,” Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger said. “Los Angeles Air Force Base and Edwards Air Force Base are imperative to keeping these industries based in California.” 

Army photo by Ana Henderson