From Virtual to Victorious:

Scoring Mission Readiness Using Full Mission Virtualization™.

Digital twins and Full Mission Virtualization™ are transforming how national security organizations design, test, and deploy space systems. But as these capabilities advance, leaders face a new challenge: determining when a virtualized system is not only technically feasible but truly mission-ready. Traditional Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) measure engineering maturity—yet they don’t address operational relevance or how to weigh mixed TRLs against urgent mission demands.

Enter MATS: The Mission Alignment and Technology Score. MATS combines two axes of readiness:

· vTRL: Virtual Technology Readiness Level
· MRL : Mission Readiness Level

Together, they form a rigorous, decision-ready model to reduce uncertainty, prioritize investments, and deploy with confidence.

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Dr. Lisa Costa was the former Chief Technology and Innovation Officer of Space Force and is an expert in artificial intelligence (AI), cyber, and irregular warfare. She is a consultant to Antaris.

John Trionfo is the President of Defense Solutions and the Chief Growth Officer at Antaris. He has led simulation programs and delivered solutions for both military and commercial platform.