Database management system for performance based system assessment of military multi-mission platforms

In an effort to lower the overall cost of defence war-fighter acquisitions, the Commonwealth Government is in the process of imposing Performance Based Contracting (PBC) methods [1] upon acquisition and through life support contractors. Whilst being relatively new to Australian Defence [1¿3], performance based contracting is not a new concept to other industries around the world [4]. Demanding military aerospace acquisition and sustainment requirements however, present defence industry with a significant challenge. This is inherent in the design of defence performance based contracts and results from each military performance based contract being different [4]. Considering the differing requirements, an awarded prime contractor is presented with a variety of complex management and technical issues, particularly if the prime contractor is also responsible for multiple platforms and corresponding contracts.