Military systems require a specialized approach to Integrated Logistics Support (ILS), as they are high-tech, operate in high-risk zones, and must remain operational at all times. This context places importance on providing on-site support in operational areas if needed and ensuring that all activities are conducted in a sustainable and cost-effective manner. Procuring military systems designed to operate reliably for extended periods with minimal support needs can significantly reduce costs for the armed forces. To achieve this, ILS concepts must be considered not only in the procurement phase but across the entire lifecycle of the system. In other words, today’s defense and aerospace projects aim to reduce the long-term costs associated with a system’s 30- to 40- year operational life through effective ILS activities.

Thanks to CANiK’s comprehensive and efficient ILS services tailored for military systems, CANiK military products are always ready for action wherever they may be, ensuring an unwavering performance standard.

When examining the distribution of system life cycle costs, approximately 85% is found to stem from operations and support activities, with a significant portion of these costs attributed to expenditures required for maintainability and supportability.

The ILS approach began to take shape during World War II and was developed based on experiences from the war and the post-war period. It was introduced by the U.S. Armed Forces to ensure supportability features throughout the design and development phases of equipment and products. Over the years, it became evident that ILS should be addressed from the initial design phase, establishing ILS as a critical component of projects. The practices of ILS as we know them today evolved significantly in the 1980s. In 1993, the UK Ministry of Defence mandated that ILS requirements be applied during the procurement phase for most products.

Today, ILS encompasses all phases of a system’s lifecycle, from the design phase through development, testing, production, entry into inventory, operation, and finally disposal, addressing each of these processes holistically.