DoD's Pursuit of Digital Twin Excellence for the Warfighter

Daniel Hettema

Director of Digital Engineering, Modeling, and Simulation, Department of Defense

Abstract:

This presentation explores how the Department of Defense (DoD) leverages Digital Twin technologies across the acquisition lifecycle, highlighting both successes and existing capability gaps. Mr. Daniel Hettema, Director of Digital Engineering, Modeling, and Simulation (DEM&S), will discuss how the government is actively working to address these gaps, ultimately aiming to unlock the full potential of Digital Twins to benefit the warfighter.