The Innovation Proving Grounds (IPG) at the George H.W. Bush Combat Development Complex provides a realistic mission-based environment to assess emerging technologies from concept to deployment. Operationally relevant scenarios are combined with advanced instrumentation, networking, and analytics to rapidly mature capabilities while ensuring testing against mission-critical requirements.
Objective
To rigorously and rapidly assess and mature emerging technologies through scenario-driven testing services.
Capabilities
- Mission-Based Test Scenarios
Customizable operational environments replicating real-world conditions. - Distributed Instrumentation
High-fidelity data collection from air and ground platforms. - Resilient Network Architectures
Secure radio mesh and 5G communications for field deployment. - Integrated Command & Control (C2)
Real-time monitoring, control, and decision support. - Data Fusion & Visualization
Multi-source data integration for situational awareness. - Environmental & Terrain Diversity
Access to varied landscapes for mobility, sensing, and communications testing. - Rapid Prototyping Support
Facility expertise for integrating, modifying, and redeploying systems.
Testing in Mission-Based Environments

