U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center (USAASC)

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Project Director for Tactical Artillery Systems (PD TAS) created a team to develop a new cannon system that can support future capability upgrades, such as increasing the systems rate of fire while improving reliability and safety. The tools and processes developed allowed team members to conduct numerous analyses, as required, without the need for timely and costly live-fire testing. Read about the project in the latest from #ArmyALT magazine. https://lnkd.in/ee7jWRtH Joint Program Executive Office Armaments & Ammunition | U.S. Army DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory | U.S. Army DEVCOM Analysis Center

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Developed by Project Manager Close Combat Systems (PM CCS) within the Joint Program Executive Office for Armaments and Ammunition, the XM123 GOBLN program shows how blending cumulative testing with industry observations boosts its T&E efforts. Fostering open communication, involving stakeholders through Industry Days and regular tag-ups and setting up feedback loops to stay in sync with user needs and technical capabilities is supporting planning for the next phase of acquisition. Learn more about the program in the latest from #ArmyALT magazine. https://lnkd.in/eVE5fUC6 #ArmyAcquisition | ASA(ALT) | #PicatinnyArsenal | #JPEOAA