NEWS RELEASES 
Future Combat Systems Program Non-Line-of-Sight Cannon Fires Excalibur Simulation Rounds
BAE Systems successfully fired Excalibur simulation rounds from the first XM1203 Non-Line-of-Sight (NLOS) Cannon prototype at a U.S. Army test site. BAE Systems used Excalibur simulation rounds that mirror the mass of actual Excalibur rounds with tactical bases. The test firing verified the proper fit, function and stable flight necessary for an Excalibur round to be fired from the NLOS Cannon.
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BAE Fires First Shot from Non-Line-Of-Sight Cannon Prototype
BAE Systems successfully fired the first round from the first XM1203 Non-Line-of-Sight (NLOS) Cannon prototype at a U.S. Army test site. more »
The U.S. Army's FCS Program Fires First Round From a Fully Automated Cannon
The U.S. Army’s Future Combat Systems (FCS) Program successfully fired the first artillery projectile from the Manned Ground Vehicle (MGV) Non Line of Sight-Cannon (NLOS-C) Prototype. The NLOS-C, which has the ability to rapidly deliver precision munitions in both urban and conventional battle space, is the lead prototype in the Army’s family of eight FCS Manned Ground Vehicles (MGVs). more »
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DEVELOPMENT TIMELINE
Development Timeline
The FCS development schedule calls for the first NLOS Cannon prototypes to be delivered to the Army in 2009. The following timeline outlines the current development milestones demonstrating the system is on schedule.
Current
The NLOS Cannon prototype has completed testing, verifying Key Performance Parameters and is now undergoing safety release testing through spring 2009.
February 2009
On Feb. 26, 2009, BAE Systems announced the NLOS Cannon has successfully fired Excalibur simulation rounds that reflect the mass of actual Excalibur rounds. This milestone is a step forward in showing the NLOS Cannon will be able to use precision fire munitions in combat operations.
January 2009
The NLOS Cannon led the way as the family of Manned Ground Vehicles successfully completed the Preliminary Design Review on Jan. 26, 2009. As the review unfolded, it was evident that the early development of the NLOS Cannon paved the way for the other variants. Of particular importance were the key lessons learned in the development and integration of the common chassis. These lessons are directly applicable to all the other variant platforms and will greatly improve the technology readiness levels of the variants, reducing program risk and improving the overall platform reliability.
