**Growth, optimization and digitization - the 3 priorities identified by the manufacture in 2023 are straight correlated. The first 2 constitute a natural direction for the improvement of companies wishing to stay competitive and rapidly respond to changing marketplace demand. Digital transformation, in turn, plays a key function in achieving success in both of these areas. utilizing advanced solutions offered by Siemens Digital Industries Software, the defence sector can modernize operations with an emphasis on changes in plan and construction processes utilizing R&D tools. **