Digital Engineering for Strategic Competition: Accelerating the Defense Capabilities Development and Acquisition Cycle

Heather Penney

Senior Resident Fellow

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May 22, 2024 — The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies is pleased to announce a new entry in its Policy Paper series, Digital Engineering: Accelerating the Defense Acquisition & Development Cycle in an Era of Strategic Competition by Heather Penney, Senior Resident Fellow, with Brian Morra, Non-Resident Visiting Fellow.

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数字工程：在战略竞争时代加速国防采购和开发周期

数字工程代表了现有和未来军事能力的设计、建模、模拟和系统工程实践的演变，这得益于计算能力、数据分析、云存储和处理以及安全信息共享的进步。

数字工程提供了一个无缝的、不断更新的、权威的工件“数字线程”，项目利益相关者可以实时访问这些工件，使从项目经理到次级供应商的每个人都在同一页面上。

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数字工程减少了采办项目成本、设计返工和官僚管理费用。它能够以更少的浪费实现更高的生产

质量，并改进维持和现代化活动。这些好处有可能加速新能力的获取、开发和部署，而不依赖于纯粹基于政策的获取改革。

May 22, 2024 — The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies is pleased to announce a new entry in its Policy Paper series, Digital Engineering: Accelerating the Defense Acquisition & Development Cycle in an Era of Strategic Competition by Heather Penney, Senior Resident Fellow, with Brian Morra, Non-Resident Visiting Fellow.

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数字工程：在战略竞争时代加速国防采购和开发周期

数字工程代表了现有和未来军事能力的设计、建模、模拟和系统工程实践的演变，这得益于计算能力、数据分析、云存储和处理以及安全信息共享的进步。

数字工程提供了一个无缝的、不断更新的、权威的工件“数字线程”，项目利益相关者可以实时访问这些工件，使从项目经理到次级供应商的每个人都在同一页面上。

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数字工程减少了采办项目成本、设计返工和官僚管理费用。它能够以更少的浪费实现更高的生产

质量，并改进维持和现代化活动。这些好处有可能加速新能力的获取、开发和部署，而不依赖于纯粹基于政策的获取改革。

May 22, 2024 — The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies is pleased to announce a new entry in its Policy Paper series, Digital Engineering: Accelerating the Defense Acquisition & Development Cycle in an Era of Strategic Competition by Heather Penney, Senior Resident Fellow, with Brian Morra, Non-Resident Visiting Fellow.

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The Quantum Advantage: Why it Matters and Essential Next Steps

Part 2: The Promise of Quantum Computing

by Heather R. Penney

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Senior Resident Fellow, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies

The Quantum Advantage: Why it Matters and Essential Next Steps

JANUARY 30, 2024

Arlington, VA | January 30, 2024 — The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies is proud to announce three new Policy Papers in a series on quantum capabilities for national security applications by Heather R. Penney, Senior Resident Fellow.

Quantum information science and technology (QIST) is a major focus of defense innovation, yet few in the defense community really understand what is needed to mature these technologies into valuable warfighter capabilities. U.S. policymakers often jump to quantum computing when speaking of QIST advantages. Yet, other quantum applications are advancing at a pace that can fix known defense vulnerabilities and capability gaps within the next five years—things like timing, navigation, sensing, and radio frequency reception. Because many applications are defense-specific, DoD needs an investment strategy that goes well beyond research and development. This series of reports helps to demystify the science behind quantum technologies, explain why securing a lead in this field matters to warfighters, and recommend the next steps U.S. defense leaders should take to achieve a quantum advantage.

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The Quantum Advantage: Why it Matters and Essential Next Steps

Part 1: Understanding the Science to Make the Right Choices

by Heather R. Penney

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Senior Resident Fellow, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies

The Quantum Advantage: Why it Matters and Essential Next Steps

JANUARY 30, 2024

Arlington, VA | January 30, 2024 — The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies is proud to announce three new Policy Papers in a series on quantum capabilities for national security applications by Heather R. Penney, Senior Resident Fellow.

Quantum information science and technology (QIST) is a major focus of defense innovation, yet few in the defense community really understand what is needed to mature these technologies into valuable warfighter capabilities. U.S. policymakers often jump to quantum computing when speaking of QIST advantages. Yet, other quantum applications are advancing at a pace that can fix known defense vulnerabilities and capability gaps within the next five years—things like timing, navigation, sensing, and radio frequency reception. Because many applications are defense-specific, DoD needs an investment strategy that goes well beyond research and development. This series of reports helps to demystify the science behind quantum technologies, explain why securing a lead in this field matters to warfighters, and recommend the next steps U.S. defense leaders should take to achieve a quantum advantage.

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The Quantum Advantage: Why it Matters and Essential Next Steps

Part 3: Operationalizing a Quantum Advantage

by Heather R. Penney

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Senior Resident Fellow, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies

The Quantum Advantage: Why it Matters and Essential Next Steps

JANUARY 30, 2024

Arlington, VA | January 30, 2024 — The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies is proud to announce three new Policy Papers in a series on quantum capabilities for national security applications by Heather R. Penney, Senior Resident Fellow.

Quantum information science and technology (QIST) is a major focus of defense innovation, yet few in the defense community really understand what is needed to mature these technologies into valuable warfighter capabilities. U.S. policymakers often jump to quantum computing when speaking of QIST advantages. Yet, other quantum applications are advancing at a pace that can fix known defense vulnerabilities and capability gaps within the next five years—things like timing, navigation, sensing, and radio frequency reception. Because many applications are defense-specific, DoD needs an investment strategy that goes well beyond research and development. This series of reports helps to demystify the science behind quantum technologies, explain why securing a lead in this field matters to warfighters, and recommend the next steps U.S. defense leaders should take to achieve a quantum advantage.

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The Quantum Advantage: Why it Matters and Essential Next Steps

JANUARY 30, 2024

Arlington, VA | January 30, 2024 — The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies is proud to announce three new Policy Papers in a series on quantum capabilities for national security applications by Heather R. Penney, Senior Resident Fellow.

更多

Quantum information science and technology (QIST) is a major focus of defense innovation, yet few in the defense community really understand what is needed to mature these technologies into valuable warfighter capabilities. U.S. policymakers often jump to quantum computing when speaking of QIST advantages. Yet, other quantum applications are advancing at a pace that can fix known defense vulnerabilities and capability gaps within the next five years—things like timing, navigation, sensing, and radio frequency reception. Because many applications are defense-specific, DoD needs an investment strategy that goes well beyond research and development. This series of reports helps to demystify the science behind quantum technologies, explain why securing a lead in this field matters to warfighters, and recommend the next steps U.S. defense leaders should take to achieve a quantum advantage.

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Bolstering Arctic Domain Awareness to Deter Air & Missile Threats to the Homeland

Dr. Caitlin Lee

June 22, 2023