U.S. Navy and Indiana National Guard unveil nation's first sled track capability to accelerate defense innovation

By NSWC Crane Corporate Communications

EDINBURGH, Ind., Aug. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Navy's Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) and the Indiana National Guard unveiled the nation's first ground-based Sled Track Facility, a high-speed test site that replicates advanced flight conditions on August 12. The new capability is expected to accelerate countermeasure development, reduce testing costs, and strengthen safety for U.S. aircrew.