--- title: Lattix Blog | Software Architecture, DevOps, Systems Engineering | Aerospace and Defense description: Aerospace and Defense | Lattix's blog is for anyone that is interested in learning more about software architecture, systems engineering, and DevOps. --- [![Lattix Logo](https://blog.lattix.com/hs-fs/hubfs/lattix-logo-1.jpg?width=1251&height=418&name=lattix-logo-1.jpg "Lattix Logo")](https://www.lattix.com) Open main menu Close main menu - [PRODUCTS](https://www.lattix.com/products) Open the submenu - [LATTIX 2021](https://www.lattix.com/products/lattix-2021) - [LATTIX ARCHITECT](https://www.lattix.com/products/#architect) - [LATTIX SUITE](https://www.lattix.com/products/#lattix_suite) - [CI/DEVOPS](https://www.lattix.com/products/#devops) - [SOLUTIONS](https://www.lattix.com/solutions) Open the submenu - [OVERVIEW](https://www.lattix.com/solutions/#overview) - [ARCHITECTURE ANALYSIS](https://www.lattix.com/solutions/architecture-analysis) - [CI DEVOPS](https://www.lattix.com/solutions/ci-devops) - [ARCHITECTURAL REFACTORING](https://www.lattix.com/solutions/architectural-refactoring) - [IMPROVE BUILD](https://www.lattix.com/solutions/improve-build) - [IMPROVE TESTING](https://www.lattix.com/solutions/improve-testing) - [COMPLIANCE](https://www.lattix.com/solutions/functional-safety-compliance) Open the submenu - [MEDICAL](https://www.lattix.com/solutions/functional-safety-compliance/medical) - [AUTOMOTIVE](https://www.lattix.com/solutions/functional-safety-compliance/automotive) - [AVIONICS/MILITARY](https://www.lattix.com/solutions/functional-safety-compliance/avionics-military) - [FINANCE](https://www.lattix.com/solutions/finance-pci-compliance) - [SYSTEMS ENGINEERING](https://www.lattix.com/solutions/systems-engineering) - [SERVICES](https://www.lattix.com/services) Open the submenu - [OVERVIEW](https://www.lattix.com/services/#overview) - [ARCHITECTURAL CONSULTING](https://www.lattix.com/services/architecture-consulting) - [REFACTORING CONSULTING](https://www.lattix.com/refactoring-consulting) - [FUNCTIONAL SAFETY CONSULTING](https://www.lattix.com/services/functional-safety-consulting) - [CI DEVOPS SERVICES](https://www.lattix.com/services/ci-devops-services) - [SYSTEMS ENGINEERING SERVICES](https://www.lattix.com/services/systems-engineering-services) - [RESOURCES](https://www.lattix.com/resources) Open the submenu - [CASE STUDIES](https://www.lattix.com/resources/#casestudies) - [WHITEPAPERS](https://www.lattix.com/resources/#whitepapers) - [VIDEOS](https://www.lattix.com/resources/#videos) - [BLOG](https://www.lattix.com/enterprise-architecture-blog) - [ABOUT](https://www.lattix.com/architecture-solutions-about) Open the submenu - [MANAGEMENT](https://www.lattix.com/architecture-solutions-about/#management) - [FAQ](https://www.lattix.com/architecture-solutions-about/#faq) - [CONTACT US](https://www.lattix.com/architecture-solutions-about/#contact) - [EVENTS](https://www.lattix.com/architecture-solutions-about/events) - [PARTNERS](https://www.lattix.com/partners) Open the submenu - [SERVICES PARTNERS](https://www.lattix.com/partners/services-partners) - [VALUE ADDED RESELLERS](https://www.lattix.com/partners/value-added-resellers) - [TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS](https://www.lattix.com/partners/technology-partners/parasoft) Open the submenu - [PARASOFT](https://www.lattix.com/partners/technology-partners/parasoft) - [PRIVACY POLICY](https://www.lattix.com/architecture-solutions-about/privacy-policy) # Lattix Blog | Software Architecture, DevOps, Systems Engineering Select Category Aerospace and Defense Architecture Automotive AutoSAR DoD Javascript Lattix Architect Log4j Manufacturing Modularity MOSA refactoring Security Software Archaeology Software Complexity Posts about: ## Aerospace and Defense ![](https://blog.lattix.com/hubfs/helicopter.png) [Modularity,](https://blog.lattix.com/tag/modularity) [Software Complexity,](https://blog.lattix.com/tag/software-complexity) [Manufacturing,](https://blog.lattix.com/tag/manufacturing) [Aerospace and Defense](https://blog.lattix.com/tag/aerospace-and-defense) ### [Using DSM in Large Scale Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing](https://blog.lattix.com/using-dsm-in-large-scale-aerospace-and-defense-manufacturing) Mar 10, 2022 3:28:28 PM The Aerospace and Defense industry has a large problem with increasing cost and complexity in their projects. This is the result of Aerospace and Defense projects becoming larger and more sophisticated. To solve this problem, the complexity that has been introduced has to be identified, reduced, and managed. This will lower the overall cost and keep projects on schedule.  As an example, Tesla puts a strong emphasis on modularity (reduced complexity) across all their hardware. So during the recent chip shortage, they were able to quickly switch to chips that were available and continue to make and sell cars with minimal disruptions. 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