Guidance for Governments to Manage Defense Systems Dependability

SUMMARY & CONCLUSIONSExisting dependability standards mostly focus on activities carried out by contractors. Nonetheless, program success needs proficiency from both the contractor and the contracting authority. The purpose of ADMP-04 (Government Activities for Defence Systems Dependability) is to provide guidance on how governments (DoD or MoD) should manage dependability activities.ADMP-04 addresses the cases when the acquired item delivers a capability by itself (ex: a new Armored Fighting Vehicle) or is integrated into an existing item (ex: a missile integrated on an existing platform). It considers newly developed items as well as off-the-shelf acquisition, mid-life refurbishment, life extension, etc.The main objectives of this guide are to:•share good practices between government dependability experts,•align processes between allied countries,•gain confidence in the achieved dependability levels of off-the-shelf systems acquired from other countries.ADMP-04 provides good practices and points of vigilance from a government point of view throughout the life cycle.