Digital Engineering Implementation Policy and Framework

This document is a technical report detailing the Department of Defense Instruction 5000.97, which focuses on the implementation of digital engineering in system development and sustainment. The policy establishes guidelines for incorporating digital engineering practices into programs initiated after the policy's effective date, while also encouraging existing programs to adopt these practices where feasible. It outlines the digital engineering framework, which includes essential components such as the digital engineering ecosystem, digital models, digital twins, digital threads, and digital artifacts. The report emphasizes the importance of digital engineering in modernizing systems engineering practices to address dynamic threats and evolving technologies. It also highlights the need for program managers to evaluate the practicality and benefits of digital engineering, ensuring that required digital models and artifacts are included in contract deliverables. Overall, the document serves as a comprehensive guide for integrating digital engineering methodologies into defense systems.