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Defense and aerospace sector entering a new digital era

The defense and aerospace sector is entering a new digital era. Organizations - from national defense and NATO forces to aerospace OEMs and allied contractors - face diverse mission profiles, strict compliance requirements, and rising performance expectations. Modern platforms - radar systems, air surveillance, ground vehicles, or missile defense - are connected, digitally operated, and expected to function in complex environments with maximum flexibility.

Despite creating entire fleets and families of products, many defense OEMs still approach product development as if each programme were completely unique. As a result, engineering teams must repeatedly solve the same problems. Compliance and traceability are redefined for each project. Interoperability with suppliers and partners is a constant challenge.

At TT PSC, we deliver secure, compliant, and innovative IT solutions that help organizations strengthen mission readiness, achieve regulatory compliance, and accelerate innovation.

Key challenges in Defense & Aerospace

Scaling production & capacity

Defense industries must quickly increase production volumes - e.g., munitions, combat vehicles - while ensuring planning accuracy and full traceability.

Supply chain complexity

Up to 65% of defense equipment is imported. Transparent collaboration with suppliers and partners is essential to speed up contract execution and strengthen domestic industry participation.

Compliance & requirements management

Strict standards (NATO, NIST, DFARS, DO-178C, DO-254) must be met. Organizations need traceability across the entire lifecycle - from design to maintenance.

Digital transformation

Spreadsheets and fragmented IT systems slow development and raise error risks. Digital Thread and Digital Twin are the future, enabling full data visibility and integration across engineering, production, and service.

Cybersecurity threats

Cyberattacks on defense infrastructure are rapidly increasing. Solutions must comply with FedRAMP, NIST, IL5 and ensure secure management of classified data.

Sustainability & efficiency

Environmental and energy-use reporting (e.g., carbon footprint, media usage) is becoming mandatory in the defense industry.

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How digitalization shapes the global Defense & Aerospace Industry

Digital transformation in defense and aerospace means implementing advanced IT solutions to support production, maintenance, modernization, and mission readiness.

Modern defense technologies - from Digital Thread and Digital Twin to Industrial IoT (IIoT) - enable real-time monitoring of equipment, advanced data analytics, and continuous optimization of production and service processes. For governments, OEMs, and integrators worldwide, digitalization is not just an efficiency driver - it is a strategic element of national security, sovereignty, and operational superiority.

Strategic Benefits for Defense & Aerospace

Faster mission readiness

Quickly configure systems for new use cases or theaters of operation.

Focus on innovation

Engineers freed from repetitive tasks to focus on breakthroughs.

Reduced risk

Reuse of validated components lowers integration and testing risks.

Improved supply chain interoperability

Unified digital models across all partners.

Enhanced quality & traceability

One fix applied across systems ensures consistency and traceability.

Secure operations even under disruption

Sustainable & efficient production.

How do we respond to the challenges of the defence and aerospace sectors?

ChallengeTT PSC and PTC solution
Production scale-up

PLM (Windchill), Digital Thread, EBOM-MBOM integration, efficient production planning

Supply chain collaboration

Codebeamer ALM & PLM for transparent cooperation, requirements traceability, and compliance

Compliance & requirements

Codebeamer ALM + MBSE for requirements, test coverage, and standards compliance (NATO, DFARS, DO-178C, ISO 26262)

Digital transformation

Digital Twin, IoT (ThingWorx), AR (Vuforia) for real-time monitoring, training, and optimization

Cybersecurity & Data protection

Windchill PLM with FedRAMP, NIST, IL5-compliant deployments; secure on-premise or cloud deployments, secure PLM

Flexibility & scalability

SaaS (Windchill+, Codebeamer SaaS) for fast rollouts, easy scaling, and secure partner access

Sustainability & efficiency

Carbon footprint monitoring, energy-use tracking, optimization of production and storage costs

Case Study & References

Airbus Helicopters

Data Migration from a Traditional PLM System to Windchill PLM Software as the Beginning of Digital Transformation at Airbus Helicopters GmbH Aviation

About the implementation
US Navy – 50% reduction in engineering change cycle times
BAE Systems – Effective collaboration in the QEC aircraft carrier program
MBDA – 40% faster product development with model-based design

Why TT PSC?

Transition Technologies PSC has been supporting global aerospace & defense (A&D) companies in projects critical to security, innovation, and operational readiness for decades.

Over 1,200 projects in digitalization of production and service processes worldwide
Deep expertise in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and requirements management (ALM), supported by a 250+ strong implementation team
Long-standing partnership with PTC - leaders in CAD, PLM, ALM, IoT, AR, and SaaS developed through joint projects and software co-creation
Expert team with deep understanding of the defense and aerospace industry, experience working with NATO-aligned defense organizations, aerospace OEMs, and ministries of defense

Compliance & Standards

TT PSC solutions are compliant with key defense and aerospace norms, including:

  • Series S standards: SX000i, S1000D, S2000M, S3000L, S5000F
  • International: ISO 27001, ISO 22301, ISO 14001, CMMI
  • Defense/NATO: AQAP, STANAG, NATO interoperability requirements
  • Export Control & Classified Data:
    • Adherence to ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) and EAR (Export Administration Regulations) where applicable
    • Secure procedures for handling classified and restricted defense data
    • Support for controlled facility operations and compartmentalized project management
  • Regional & National Frameworks:
    • GDPR, BSI guidelines, EU Defence Fund compliance, NCA Essential Cybersecurity Controls (ECC), National Information Assurance (IA) Regulation, TÜBİTAK & SSB defense cybersecurity guidelines

Support in Aerospace & Defense Industry

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Strategic Partners

PTC
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Windchill advanced global system integrator

PTC’s highest-level partner status and a partnership with PTC Professional Services.

Ensuring best practices and smooth implementations. Pioneers in transforming standard data into intelligent product data. Recognized as leaders in 21 industry reports across CAD, PLM, ALM, IoT and SLM (by Forrester, Gartner, ABI Research, IDC and others).

Microsoft
Google
AWS
PTC
Atlassian
Rockwell Automation
Realwear
Ab Initio
Github
Power BI
IBM
MR Tech

Technologies Tailored to Mission & Flight Needs

Defense and aerospace sector entering a new digital era
PLM (Windchill) – full lifecycle management, configuration control, NATO/NIST compliance NATO i NIST.
ALM (Codebeamer) – requirements and test traceability with DFARS, DO-178C, ISO 26262 support
MBSE – authoritative source of truth for complex defense systems
Digital Thread & Digital Twin – end-to-end product visibility, real-time simulation, optimized lifecycle management
IoT (ThingWorx) – predictive maintenance, production monitoring, operational insights
AR (Vuforia) – training, maintenance, and frontline support
Cloud & SaaS (Windchill+, Codebeamer SaaS) – szybkie wdrożenia, łatwe skalowanie, bezpieczeństwo (FedRAMP, IL5).

Your digital advantage starts here

Let’s discuss how TT PSC can help you increase efficiency, ensure compliance, and enhance security in your defense or aerospace organization.

Frequently Asked Questions

It is the adoption of modern technologies such as PLM (Product Lifecycle Management), digital production processes, or digital twins to improve operational efficiency, security, and compliance. With these solutions, defense and aerospace organizations can better manage product lifecycles, optimize production, and accelerate development.

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