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US Air Force to Use Tesla Cybertrucks as Missile Targets

8/11/2025

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The U.S. Air Force intends to use Tesla Cybertrucks as missile targets for training exercises.
Their distinctive design and strength make them ideal for simulating enemy vehicles.
This move highlights increasing partnerships between the Pentagon and private technology companies.
Safety protocols will involve removing batteries to render the vehicles non-operational during tests.
The initiative demonstrates the military's focus on adapting to new threats and technological advancements.

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The U.S. Air Force intends to use Tesla Cybertrucks as missile targets for training exercises.
Their distinctive design and strength make them ideal for simulating enemy vehicles.
This move highlights increasing partnerships between the Pentagon and private technology companies.
Safety protocols will involve removing batteries to render the vehicles non-operational during tests.
The initiative demonstrates the military's focus on adapting to new threats and technological advancements.