Through LIfe Support and Costing 2010

How will military procurement fare in these days of military campaigns and increased austerity? The costs involved in buying and operating military platforms and hardware are more heavily scrutinised as defence budgets continue to be tightened. With an increasing pressure to save money, and the defence industry feeling the force of worldwide austerity measures, Through Life Capability Management becomes ever more crucial.
Defence IQ present: Through Life Support and Costing 2010 In announcing the Through Life Support & Costing 2010 Summit, Defence IQ is building upon the event s strong history of bringing together leading international defence forces and contractors to discuss best practice in planning and forecasting for current and future capabilities, platforms and systems. In just two days, you will develop your understanding of issues including:

• The issue of cost growth, cost management and methods of better estimating the cost of through life support
• The question of world-wide austerity and implications for TLCM and the equipment life cycle
• Urgent Operational Requirements and Through Life Support and Costing
• Case studies examining current ideas and innovative practices in TLCM