Picatinny Arsenal is the Joint Center of Excellence for Armaments and Munitions, developing weapons and ammunition systems.
Wharton, New Jersey
Picatinny Arsenal is the Joint Center of Excellence for Armaments and Munitions, developing weapons and ammunition systems.
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Picatinny Arsenal is located near Wharton, New Jersey.
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