Digital Engineering is an important component of acquisition modernization in the Department of Defense, and an important enabler for preserving competitive advantage in an increasingly competitive world. Based on advances in technical practices such as system modeling, automated testing, and simulation, Digital Engineering aims to provide faster fielding of more robust, secure, and high-quality capabilities. This panel brings together important perspectives on the work across the Department to provide insights into the state of the practice seen across programs, as well as efforts to advance the state of the art and further scale adoption within the Department. The discussion will touch on benefits available today as well as challenges for the research community.
Digital Engineering resources mentioned during the panel include the following:
- Digital Engineering Working Group (DEWG) Community of Practice - https://ac.cto.mil/digital_engineering/
- From this page on the CTO website, there is a link that individuals can use to email the team and request access.
- There are a number of open resources listed, including key memos, DoD strategy documents, and guidance.
- There is also a link to CLE 084, the continuous learning module on “Models, Simulations, and Digital Engineering,” where acquisition workforce personnel can register.
- Digital Engineering Body of Knowledge, DEBoK
- The DEBoK is still in the pilot phase and not available for the broader community. However, interested parties may connect through the DEWG.