Digital development and operational capabilities are increasingly becoming 'table-stakes' for success in the Aerospace and Defense industry. While digital transformation may sound cliché, advanced digital ecosystems accelerate innovation and can create competitive advantages. They reduce design and production costs, shorten development cycles to rapidly deploy new capabilities, and enable growth across the most technology-driven, disruptive new programs. As a result, digital engineering will become central to every A&D company's growth and innovation strategy.

Aviation Week spoke with PwC leaders on the acceleration of digital engineering. Read this paper to hear their perspectives on the subject.