An holistic view of the implementation of the Open Architecture Approach in military systems

Open Systems Architecture;Military Systems;Systems Thinking;Soft Systems Methodology

Open System Architectures offer benefits in terms of cost and time in the delivery and support of military systems, but the accomplishment in its implementation has varied over time, governments, and is viewed differently across the supply chain. This presentation will address the different perceptions on the open architecture approach, and the challenges for customers and suppliers that must be addressed to enable the intended benefits in life-cycle management of military systems.