Acquisition success for modern complex systems increasingly depends on digitally enabled, model-based methods applied across the lifecycle, where the Big A defense acquisition system is orchestrated through the currency of models. Realizing that value depends on an organization's operational maturity and its compliance with the layered body of DOD overarching, pathway, functional, and service policy, along with the associated directives, instructions, handbooks, and guides. Session type: Forum — Skyfarer is not affiliated with the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) or EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. This session is listed for informational purposes from the official AirVenture 2026 schedule. Times and locations can change during the event — verify on the official session page: https://events.rdmobile.com/Sessions/Details/3599654