Opus Suite – Your Platform for Analytic LCM

Opus Suite – Defense Logistics Software for US Military Programs

Critical decisions in US defense programs should not be made on gut feeling alone. Opus Suite – the platform of record for analytical life cycle management across DoD programs – provides US defense contractors, program managers, and military logistics professionals with fast, accurate analysis, optimization, and simulation across the full system life cycle. From concept and acquisition through fielding, sustainment, and phase-out, Opus Suite gives you the decision support you need to meet readiness targets, control total ownership cost, and satisfy DoD reporting and performance requirements. Trusted by the US Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and prime contractors including Lockheed Martin and BAE Systems.

A multitude of key decisions must be made throughout the life cycle of a technical system, from the concept phase through procurement, development, production, fielding, maintenance, and operation, all the way to phase-out and termination. These decisions, ranging from technical design and support system design to operations planning, significantly impact the system’s ability to perform as intended while optimizing total costs.

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Opus Suite and US Defense Programs: Frequently Asked Questions

What Opus Suite products are deployed in U.S. defense programs?

OPUS10 and SIMLOX are the most widely deployed Opus Suite tools in U.S. defense programs. OPUS10 is used for readiness-based sparing and maintenance concept optimization, while SIMLOX is used for fleet readiness simulation and logistics performance validation. CATLOC supports life cycle cost analysis. All three are available as part of the integrated Opus Suite platform.

How does Opus Suite support DoD lifecycle management requirements?

Opus Suite is designed for analytical life cycle management aligned with U.S. DoD acquisition and sustainment frameworks. It supports key decision points across the Defense Acquisition System — from early analysis of alternatives and system design trade-offs to in-service sustainment optimization and phase-out planning. The platform produces outputs compatible with DoD cost reporting, readiness reporting, and logistics support analysis (LSA) data requirements.

Is Opus Suite used by U.S. military branches and defense contractors?

Yes. Opus Suite is used across all major U.S. military service branches, including the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps, as well as by prime contractors such as Lockheed Martin and BAE Systems. Systecon North America, based in Arlington, Virginia, provides Opus Suite software and independent consulting services directly to U.S. government program offices and defense contractors.

How does Opus Suite integrate with existing U.S. DoD logistics and ERP systems?

Opus Suite Connect enables integration with a wide range of U.S. defense data sources, including Logistic Support Analysis Record (LSAR) tools such as Raytheon EAGLE and ISS SLICwave, as well as PLM, EAM, and DoD enterprise systems. It supports standard data formats including S3000L and GEIA-0007, reducing manual data handling and enabling faster model build and update cycles.

What U.S. defense and aerospace programs has Systecon supported with Opus Suite?

Systecon North America has supported a range of U.S. defense and aerospace programs including F-35 cost control and availability analysis, Air Mobility Command spare parts readiness optimization, and AMDR availability and maintainability analysis for the U.S. Navy. A full selection of U.S. reference programs is available in the Customer Stories section.

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Optimization

OPUS10 is the standard tool for cost-effective optimization of spare parts and logistics support solutions across US defense programs. Applied to complex multi-echelon supply chains and readiness-based sparing requirements, OPUS10 enables US defense organizations to increase availability while reducing spare parts investment by 30% or more compared to conventional methods. Used across Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps sustainment programs, and by major prime contractors operating under PBL and performance-based sustainment contracts.

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Simulation

SIMLOX is the simulation tool used by US defense contractors and DoD program offices to validate fleet readiness and logistics performance before support solutions are baselined. Running time-phased, discrete event simulations of operational demand, maintenance, and supply chain performance, SIMLOX gives program managers the evidence they need to confirm availability targets, test support concept alternatives, and meet DoD readiness reporting requirements.

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CATLOC

Cost Analysis

CATLOC is the Opus Suite application for life cycle cost analysis and estimation across US defense acquisition programs. Supporting LCC analysis aligned to DoD cost estimating requirements, CATLOC gives program offices and contractors the tools to model, track, and control the costs of development, procurement, operations, maintenance, and logistics across a system's full life cycle – from Milestone A through disposal.

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Tactical Optimization

Opus Evo is a game changing addition to Opus Suite, introducing new, unique capabilities within logistics support optimization.

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Integration

OPUS Suite Connect simplifies the time-consuming task of ingesting data to the Opus Suite Models. It is a new addition to the OPUS Suite and offers capabilities that we are excited to introduce.

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Opus Suite

Trusted by thousands of users globally to provide decision support for LCM.

This is a selection of reference case studies from some of the many Opus Suite clients.

Case studies

Very close top view of a F-35C Lightning II over clouds

Optimizing F-35 Cost Control, Availability, and Long-Term Success with Opus Suite

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Uss Gravely

Optimizing Availability, Maintainability, and Cost for AMDR Using Opus Suite.

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Enhancing Air Mobility: Optimizing Spare Parts Readiness Packages for Improved Mission Success

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Helicopter

Heli One - Maintenance Solution Analysis.

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Systecon carries out CV90 track cost analysis

BAE Systems - Life Cycle Cost Analysis of Combat Vehicle 90.

Read more about BAE Systems - Life Cycle Cost Analysis of Combat Vehicle 90

Upcoming Courses

Upcoming courses
Course Location Time zone Date
Opus Suite for Managers Virtual, North America EST Jun 4 2026
Opus Suite Overview Course Tokyo, Japan JST Jun 16–17 2026
CATLOC Course Virtual, North America EST Jun 16–18 2026
Opus Suite for Managers Virtual, North America EST Jul 1 2026
OPUS10 Basic Course Virtual, North America EST Jul 14–16 2026
OPUS10 Extended Course Virtual, North America EST Jul 21–23 2026
Opus Suite for Managers Virtual, North America EST Aug 6 2026
SIMLOX Basic Course Virtual, North America EST Aug 12–14 2026
SIMLOX Extended Course Virtual, North America EST Aug 18–20 2026
OPUS10 Basic Course Virtual, North America EST Aug 26 2026
OPUS10 Basic Course Stockholm, Sweden CET Sep 1–3 2026
Opus Suite for Managers Virtual, North America EST Sep 3 2026
SIMLOX Basic Course Stockholm, Sweden CET Sep 8–10 2026
SIMLOX Basic Course Grantham, UK GMT Sep 15–18 2026
CATLOC Course Virtual, North America EST Sep 15–17 2026
OPUS10 Extended Course Stamford, UK GMT Sep 29–Oct 2 2026
OPUS10 & SIMLOX Basic Course Stockholm, Sweden CET Oct 5–9 2026
OPUS10 & SIMLOX Basic Course Virtual, North America EST Oct 13–15 2026
OPUS10 Extended Course Stockholm, Sweden CET Nov 3–5 2026
OPUS10 Basic Course Bridgewater, UK GMT Nov 3–6 2026
SIMLOX Extended Course Stockholm, Sweden CET Nov 10–12 2026
OPUS10 Extended Course Virtual, North America EST Nov 10–12 2026
SIMLOX Basic Course Virtual, North America EST Nov 17–19 2026
CATLOC Course Stockholm, Sweden CET Nov 17–19 2026
Executive Life Cycle Management Program Stockholm, Sweden CET Nov 17–19 2026
SIMLOX Extended Course Bridgewater, UK GMT Nov 24–27 2026
SIMLOX Basic Course Stamford, UK GMT Dec 1–4 2026
OPUS10 & SIMLOX Basic Course Virtual, North America EST Dec 9–11 2026

Handling Inaccuracies and Uncertainty vs. Following Your Gut Feeling

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