| Synthetic instrument goals | |
| 1. | Reduce the total cost of ownership of the ATS |
| 2. | Reduce time to develop and field new or upgraded ATSs |
| 3. | Provide greater flexibility between the US and coalition partners through interoperable ATSs |
| 4. | Reduce test system logistics footprint |
| 5. | Reduce the test systems physical footprint |
| 6. | Improve the quality of test |