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Three Changes Needed to Scale Digital Engineering Impact
Digital engineering has the potential to revolutionize defense acquisition, but three key changes are needed to unlock its full potential. According to Shawn Purvis, Maj Gen (Ret) Kim Crider, and Dr. Claire Leon, the shift to mission-thread thinking, early industry engagement, and shared infrastructure are crucial for scaling digital engineering’s impact. The authors argue that digital engineering should be treated as an acquisition weapon system, embedded in a public-private partnership, to accelerate acquisition timelines and outpace adversaries. This article was first reported by Defense News.