# DEVCOM Reviews Picatinny Armaments Procurement

Brig. Gen. Robert Born, commanding general of the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM), conducted a site visit to Picatinny Arsenal in New Jersey to assess the Armaments Center's integrated capabilities in weapons system engineering, acquisition, testing, and sustainment. The visit emphasized the role of the Program Acquisition Executive Agile Sustainment and Acquisition (PAE AS&A) in streamlining procurement processes and accelerating delivery of advanced munitions and armaments to the warfighter. This highlights Picatinny Arsenal's critical position as the Department of Defense's Joint Center of Excellence for Guns and Ammunition and underscores ongoing efforts to enhance acquisition agility and sustainment efficiency within the DoD.

- Procurement professionals should note the increased focus on integrated acquisition and sustainment under PAE AS&A, which may impact contract structures and timelines for armaments-related procurements.
- Contractors specializing in weapons systems engineering, testing, and munitions production may find emerging opportunities aligned with accelerated delivery goals.
- The visit signals DoD's commitment to consolidating research, development, and acquisition functions at Picatinny Arsenal, potentially influencing future solicitations and partnership models.
- Organizations should consider engagement strategies with DEVCOM and PAE AS&A to align with evolving procurement priorities in armaments modernization and sustainment.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** September 24, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM)
- DEVCOM Armaments Center
- Program Acquisition Executive Agile Sustainment and Acquisition (PAE AS&A)
- Department of Defense (DoD)
- Picatinny Arsenal

### Sources
- [DEVCOM commanding general tours Picatinny’s armaments legacy and future | Article | The United States Army](https://www.army.mil/article/295635/devcom_commanding_general_tours_picatinnys_armaments_legacy_and_future) - army.mil
- [DVIDS - News - DEVCOM commanding general tours Picatinny’s armaments legacy and future](https://www.dvidshub.net/news/575563/devcom-commanding-general-tours-picatinnys-armaments-legacy-and-future) - DVIDS