Defense Equipment Environmental Testing to Defense Standards

Disclaimer: TÜV SÜD does not test or certify offensive weapons

Defense equipment environmental testing Test Products for Harsh Environments 

The defense industry dictates that products need to be tested to perform in the most extreme environments found anywhere in the world. We are experts in testing to defense standards with over 60 years of experience within the defense industry. TÜD SÜD brings together a wealth of specialist knowledge to provide you with support from requirements management, design advice, preparing test plans, testing 24/7 in modern well-equipped facilities, through to fast and efficient reporting. 

Our specially designed and approved secure facilities for defense and military product testing ensure protection of your product such as communication systems and operations room equipment for surface ships and submarines. We work closely with you in the pursuit of high performance and reliability, so that your defense equipment operates as intended in hostile environments.

Our defense equipment testing services include:

• HALT/HASS
• Climatic testing
• Shock & vibration testing
• Ingress Protection (IP) testing
• EMC testing such as lighting testing, HIRF, power supply variations, electromagnetic pulse (EMF), radiation security (TEMPEST), radiation hazards (RADHAZ), nuclear survivability
• Radio Testing 

What are Defense Technology Standards? 

Defense standards (MIL-STD) establish requirements for military unique processes, procedures, practices, or methods, or commercial processes, procedures, practices, or methods that have been modified to address military unique requirements. Specific defense standards address issues related to product interface, design criteria, manufacturing processes, standard practices, and test methods. 

Download our white paper to learn more about defense technology standards and documents. 

Defense Standard Testing Services 

Our U.S. testing laboratories have been accredited by the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) to evaluate and test defense technologies in accordance with the requirements of MIL-STD-461 and RTCA/DO-160. 

TÜV SÜD also provides testing services according to recognized industry defense standards such as:

• DEF STAN 00-35 including DEF STAN 00-35(20)
• DEF STAN 59-411
• MIL STD 461E
• MIL STD 810F
• NATO standard AECTP 100-500 series 

Product safety standards  

As with all products, providing assurances regarding the safety of defense technologies is of paramount importance. There are hundreds of individual product safety standards applicable to various types of electrical and electronic systems and devices, and individual product safety standards applicable to a given technology depend on the nature of the technology and its intended use. But product safety standards generally address one or more of the following safety-related considerations: 

• Mechanical safety - such as the ability of a device to withstand physical breakdown or failure linked to vibration, load handling, sudden shock associated with dropping the device, or other causes 
• Electrical safety - including design or component issues that can result in electrical failure and lead to electric shock, fire, or explosion 
• Chemical safety - covering design and material aspects that could expose the device user to potentially harmful chemicals 
• User safety - including ergonomic and interface design issues that could confuse the device user and lead to device misuse 
• Risk management - all other potential safety aspects of a product not covered by other safety aspects 

Benefits of Defense Equipment Environmental Testing 

• Minimize business risks such as violating regulatory risks and potential legal liabilities   

• Shorten your time-to-market and increase market access when you meet regulatory requirements and standards

• Increase customer confidence in your product by obtaining independent testing

• Benefit from greater cost-effectiveness and faster homologation as most of our services are provided locally

• Add value to your processes by working with our highly experienced and qualified team of experts

Why Choose TÜV SÜD for Defense Equipment Environmental Testing 

TÜV SÜD America’s EMC/Aerospace Unit offers a comprehensive suite of domestic and international compliance services directly relevant to manufacturers of defense technologies. 

• A2LA-accredited U.S. testing laboratories for MIL-STD-461 and RTCA/DO-160 compliance evaluation 
• OSHA-designated Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) for product safety 
• Standards Council of Canada (SCC) accredited certification body 
• Comprehensive quality management system auditing throughout U.S. and Mexico for aerospace and defense sectors 
• State-of-the-art laboratory facilities delivering single-source convenience for all defense-related testing 
• Decades of experience and in-depth technical knowledge across all defense industry sectors 
• Complete suite of domestic and international compliance services specifically for defense technology manufacturers 
• Streamlined process that delivers both technical excellence and peace of mind 

"The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) spent over $400 billion (USD) on products and services during fiscal year 2019, representing approximately 2% of the U.S. gross domestic product (GDP)."  

Scott Drysdale, Site Operation Manager 

Want to ensure your products meet defense standards? 

Contact us and download our aerospace and defense technology white paper below 

Defense Equipment Environmental Testing Frequently asked questions (FAQs)