DEFENCE
Nova Systems advancing Test & Evaluation (T&E) through Digital Innovation A new approach to Test & Evaluation is required to evolve from a siloed platform focus to a joint and system-of-systems focus supported by modern tools and methodologies, Nova Systems NZ General Manager Jude Rushmere says. Defence capability is becoming increasingly complex and integrated with a focus on the joint-force mission, industry needs to continually evolve our methods to keep the best and most effective capability in the hands of our Defence forces. This is occurring in an environment of the most challenging set of strategic circumstances our region has faced in decades. Nova Systems, leaders in Test and Evaluation (T&E) for more than two decades, is implementing and advancing a truly digital transformation of our world-leading expertise. This is part of ensuring our critical role as an independent capability assurance partner for industry, Defence and Government, evolves in lockstep with technological possibility. “T&E is the foundation of Nova Systems’ business and is what we are known for,” Mr Rushmere explains. “T&E needs to facilitate the timely delivery of joint capability efficiently, in terms of T&E methodology, workforce and infrastructure across a multitude of organisations. And keep pace with new and emerging systems and solutions. “The technology powered leap in T&E capability, informed decision making, and risk reduction that 10
Nova Systems has been providing support to the introduction of the P-8A capability into the RNZAF for the past 3 years. Photo credit NZDF.
digitally enhanced technology solutions bring is only achievable through focused stewardship across the enterprise on all T&E programmes, rather than siloed in specific project efforts, and requires immediate investment. With the increasing reliance on technology and interconnected systems, traditional warfare strategies are transitioning towards digital mission engineering. While there will be a role for traditional methods, we are implementing digital engineering tools and methods including the use of modelling, simulation, and digital
twins which are becoming firmly entrenched in the way in which military equipment is tested and certified. The centrepiece of this digital transformation is Nova Systems T&E Centre of Excellence. It’s a hub bringing together defence, industry, and academia as a focal point for collaboration across the joint-force T&E and capability assurance environment. The initiative aims to create an industrial ecosystem for an integrated joint T&E capability and enable the acceleration of emerging technologies, such as Line of Defence
