ANN ARBOR, MI, USA, Jan 22, 2026 – The Aerospace & Defense PLM Action Group (AD PAG) has announced it will sponsor a webinar on Tuesday, 24 February at 11:00 am EDT to present the findings of its recent research on the capabilities of the SysML v2 standard and its implications for OEMs and suppliers. Titled “Does SysML v2 Improve MBSE Collaboration?“, the webinar will offer insight into how the new standard addresses the critical challenges of multi-enterprise systems engineering.

For decades, the Aerospace & Defense (A&D) industry has struggled with the “collaboration gap”—the friction that occurs when sharing complex system models across disparate teams and global supply chains. As the industry moves toward what experts call a “generational step forward” in systems engineering, the AD PAG, in collaboration with CIMdata, conducted extensive research to evaluate the real-world potential of SysML v2.

While the adoption of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) has accelerated dramatically, organizations have found that collaboration capabilities within modeling environments often lag behind those of traditional document-centric platforms. The release of SysML v2 in September 2025 introduced a fundamentally new modeling language and API-driven infrastructure, offering renewed optimism for advancing collaboration in MBSE.

To understand the reality, domain experts from the AD PAG investigated SysML v2’s capabilities over a period of 18 months. This webinar will report their findings, offering a critical look at how the standard performs across the supply chain. While led by an A&D working group, these findings provide a crucial roadmap for any industry where integrating hardware, software, and complex supply chains is a competitive necessity.

By participating in the webinar, attendees will be able to:

• Understand the core architecture of SysML v2 and how it fundamentally differs from SysML v1.
• Evaluate how SysML v2 improves collaboration and data exchange between A&D OEMs and their global supply chain.
• Determine the optimal timing and strategy for rolling out SysML v2 across various organizational and collaboration scenarios.
• Identify current limitations within the SysML v2 standard (as benchmarked by the AD PAG) and the critical external considerations required for success.
• Develop robust strategies for tool integration, procurement, and IT infrastructure that effectively leverage and support SysML v2.
• Review specific recommendations for the A&D industry, solution providers, and the OMG (SysML v2 standard body).

According to Chris Watkins, Principal Engineer of MBSE at Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation and Team Leader for the AD PAG MBSE Collaboration working group, “The adoption of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) has grown significantly in the A&D industry over the past decade. Yet, the lack of standardization has led to fragmented solutions and inefficient collaboration between OEMs and suppliers. Because these organizations share common partners, establishing a unified approach is critical in today’s competitive environment. The release of SysML v2 brings renewed optimism but is much more than a minor update to v1 and, therefore, necessitates a planned, strategic approach. In response, the A&D PLM Action Group has convened a team of domain experts to evaluate whether SysML v2 is the right solution and to explore how its implementation could be realized within the industry.”

Who Should Attend?

This webinar offers critical insights for professionals operating in safety-critical and high-complexity environments. It will be of use to those in the following key functional areas:

• Engineering & Program Leaders: Product managers, engineering directors, and supply chain leads.
• Systems & Design Architects: Systems engineers, MBSE practitioners, and hardware/software architects.
• Digital Transformation Strategists: CIOs, CTOs, and PLM managers focused on the digital thread.
• Solution Partners: PLM/MBSE solution providers, architects, and standards committee members.

To find out more, visit https://www.cimdata.com/en/education/educational-webinars/webinar-does-sysml-v2-improve-mbse-collaboration.

To register, please visit https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7721867312201511256.

About Aerospace & Defense PLM Action Group

Since its founding in 2014, the AD PAG, administered by CIMdata, has sponsored research and jointly staffed projects on a diverse set of prioritized PLM-related industry and technology topics. These topics include Model-Based Definition, Multiple-View Bill of Materials, PLM Technology Obsolescence Management, Global Collaboration, Model-Based Systems Engineering, and Digital Twin/Digital Thread. As an outcome of these investments, the AD PAG has released a series of direction statements and position papers that are freely available for downloading from its website at http://www.ad-pag.com/. Making these materials available is consistent with the Group’s mission to engage proactively within the PLM ecosystem and advocate for common direction and positions within the aerospace and defense industry on PLM-related topics of importance to the members.

For more information about the A&D PLM Action Group, please contact CIMdata at info@cimdata.com.

About CIMdata

CIMdata, an independent worldwide firm, provides strategic management consulting to maximize an enterprise’s ability to design, deliver, and support innovative products and services by identifying and implementing appropriate digital initiatives. For forty years, CIMdata has provided industrial organizations and providers of technologies and services with world-class knowledge, expertise, and best-practice methods on a broad set of product lifecycle management (PLM) solutions and the digital transformation they enable. CIMdata also offers research, subscription services, publications, and education through certificate programs and international conferences. To learn more, visit www.CIMdata.com or email info@CIMdata.com.