GovExec TV: Five Questions with Digital Twin Experts

In this episode of GovExec TV, we speak with Booz Allen’s Scedell Krepps, Digital Twins Project Lead; Trishna Lovley, Director and Digital Twins Lead; and Joanna Guy, Lead Technologist, to explore the key applications and challenges of implementing digital twins in defense and national security. As technology advances, Booz Allen is accelerating speed to outcomes to provide significant strategic advantage for our nation’s security and defense. This discussion examines how the Department of Defense (DoD) is already leveraging digital twins, the role of policymakers in accelerating adoption across military branches, and the future of this transformative technology for mission-critical applications.

Scedell Krepps, Trishna Lovley, and Joanna Guy highlight the essential role of digital twins in defense and national security, from optimizing logistics and asset mobilization to enhancing wargaming capabilities. They emphasize the importance of selecting the right technology to lower adoption barriers and ensure seamless integration with existing systems and tools. Additionally, the conversation underscores the growing necessity of leveraging commercial innovation to expedite the deployment of advanced digital capabilities.

Furthermore, Scedell, Trishna, and Joanna provide insights into Booz Allen’s strategic planning for the next three to four years to anticipate the DoD’s evolving digital twin requirements. They also discuss how Booz Allen is driving private sector software innovation to accelerate the development of next-generation solutions for critical defense missions.

To learn more about Booz Allen’s work with digital twins, visit www.boozallen.com/digitaltwin.