Second Bend Labs has launched a privately operated defense training and testing site on the border between Georgia and Florida, following roughly six months of initial operations.
The facility is positioned as a multi-domain environment for military units, law enforcement agencies, and defense companies.
It supports training alongside research, development, testing, and evaluation activities.
Spanning about 8,000 acres (3,240 hectares), the site combines land, air, and water operations within a single controlled area.
Access to restricted airspace allows coordinated flight activities, including unmanned aerial systems and counter-drone testing, alongside ground and maritime scenarios.
A live-fire range complex supports tactical training across different weapon systems and operational profiles.
Replicating Real-World Combat Conditions
Core facilities include a 3,000-square-foot (279-square-meter) hangar with an adjacent 20-foot (6-meter) launch pad, along with dedicated briefing rooms integrated into the operational area.
These elements support preparation, execution, and evaluation cycles within a single location.
The site extends into the maritime domain through four bodies of water and approximately five miles (8 kilometers) of private river frontage.
This setup enables waterborne operations and testing of uncrewed maritime systems in parallel with aerial and ground activities.
Training infrastructure is complemented by accommodation and support services designed for extended deployments.
On-site lodging can host up to 45 personnel in private guest houses, with additional facilities including meal services, a 2,000-square-foot (186-square-meter) gym, and about 3,000 square feet (279 square meters) of shared spaces intended for team activities and downtime between training rotations.
Range capabilities include shooting environments with steel target systems and engagement distances reaching up to 550 meters (1,800 feet), supporting training from close-quarters scenarios to precision rifle use.
In parallel, Second Bend indicated it is engaged in ongoing work on systems designed to monitor physiological and cognitive performance during training, including the measurement of brain activity and vital signs.
