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With the release of United States Department of Defense Instruction 5000.97, the DOD mandates #digitalengineering for new acquisition programs. In a recent webinar, industry experts, Alex D. and Danny N. Poisson, discuss key insights on the policy, its applicability, implementation timeline, and urgency, as well as PTC's unique point of view to help simplify the onramp to this new reality. #digitaltransformation #engineeringexcellence

Agility is one of four key reasons for military organizations to shift to #digitalengineering and can be a strategic differentiator in the face of changing conditions. To learn the three other key benefits and review Noblis’ findings on how defense organizations can put these benefits to work for them, read our full article: https://lnkd.in/eGkerh35 #IgnitetheSpark #FortheBestofReasons #TechTuesday

Agility is one of four key reasons for military organizations to shift to #digitalengineering and can be a strategic differentiator in the face of changing conditions. To learn the three other key benefits and review Noblis’ findings on how defense organizations can put these benefits to work for them, read our full article: https://lnkd.in/eGkerh35 #IgnitetheSpark #FortheBestofReasons #TechTuesday

The concept of MBSE is critical when conducting enterprise solutions. Be they reimagining or green field, having a full-scope understanding of your system of systems is essential.

CAE Defense & Security simulation pedigree and its experience with Operational Test and Training Infrastructure (OTTI) is supporting the #USAF effort to establish a common simulation training environment through its #SCARS program. As other allied air forces, including the #RCAF, look for more effective joint and distributed training (simulators and air weapons ranges) they will need a solution that provides common training system architectures that can enhance interoperability and lower costs.

A new report from the Mitchell Institute argues that #digitalengineering can accelerate fielding new weapons systems faster than traditional acquisition reform. Participants can work concurrently by using #digitalmethods, design, development, testing, and production, reducing delays. This shift is critical for the U.S. to match the rapid pace of adversaries like #China. Adopting digital methods has shown tangible benefits, including reduced rework rates and manufacturing times, as evidenced by Northrop Grumman's experience. The #DoD is working on converting the acquisition community's mindset to embrace these new methods, with younger employees driving the change. The report recommends incentivizing comprehensive digital engineering, investing in workforce training, promoting open standards, and modernizing IT infrastructures. These steps are essential to maintain #strategicpositioning against competitors and ensure the U.S. military can quickly develop and field advanced systems. https://lnkd.in/gYcNEJrC #DigitalEngineering #AcquisitionReform #MitchellInstitute #NorthropGrumman #DoD #StrategicPositioning #ConcurrentDesign #WorkforceTraining #OpenStandards #ITInfrastructure #RapidFielding #MilitaryInnovation

The JSE has provided an invaluable opportunity for the DoD. While government-owned and operated per the article, it is still reliant on defense contractors when it comes to proprietary software, models and capabilities. Being reliant on this makes the environment subject to acquisition bureaucracy and inefficiencies. That has to stop today. What can DTTRs actually be? Near direct replication of a selected region of the world if provided high-fidelity imaging and map models, with the ability to “drag and drop” threat pictures and scenarios to provide mission readiness training for a variety of specialties as well as the tactical integration of DoD effects providers. Any entity or agency that slows the process of creating a simulated environment, whether it’s JSE or some other facility/ies, with appropriate “cockpit”, threat, weapon and geospatial realism must be reformed immediately. Any platform, system, weapon, datalink or communications method developed by industry must have a requirement to develop a simulated model of the capability ready to be plugged into this environment when going through development and not be an “added cost to R&D”. The ability to move high-end training from OARs into the digital world will allow us to increase efficiency of skills needed to succeed in conflict and integrate more effectively with security of the environment at the forefront. You can get months of training and integration in days within simulated environments, the process in which to make this training as fast as possible must now move at the speed of tech, not the speed of government operations.

Simulation & Training is a big priority for all branches of our military in the United States and the demand is increasing at faster rate than ever before.

An upcoming segment of Advancements will focus on recent developments in aerospace training and technology. Audiences will discover how an innovative approach to data collection is helping to improve operations for businesses across several industries.

An upcoming segment of Advancements will focus on recent developments in aerospace training and technology. Audiences will discover how an innovative approach to data collection is helping to improve operations for businesses across several industries.