A Framework for Seamless Interoperability: Linking Mission Models, System Models, and High-Fidelity Simulations for Defense Applications

Abstract

In the rapidly evolving domain of defense systems, operational success increasingly relies on the integration of complex subsystems to meet mission objectives. Defense organizations have embraced digital engineering and model-based systems engineering (MBSE) to manage this complexity, focusing on modeling and simulation for comprehensive system assessments. However, challenges persist due to the lack of seamless interoperability between mission-level models, system models, and high-fidelity simulations. This often results in a disjointed toolchain and manual workarounds that hinder continuous verification and validation. This paper proposes a framework to connect mission models in Cameo (MagicDraw) with system models in MathWorks^® System Composer^™ and simulations in Simulink^®, enabling end-to-end traceability and real-time feedback on system configurations.