Ensure the reliability of defense equipment in harsh environments
Ensure the reliability of defense equipment in harsh environments
Disclaimer: TÜV SÜD does not test or certify offensive weapons
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:
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.
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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:
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:
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TÜV SÜD America’s EMC/Aerospace Unit offers a comprehensive suite of domestic and international compliance services directly relevant to manufacturers of defense technologies.
"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
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TÜV SÜD tests products according to a range of international defense standards, including:
These standards ensure that defense equipment performs reliably under various operational conditions.
MIL-STD-461 specifies requirements for controlling electromagnetic interference (EMI) characteristics of subsystems and equipment.
TÜV SÜD conducts comprehensive EMC testing to ensure that defense products meet these stringent EMI emission and susceptibility requirements.
This includes testing across a wide radio frequency spectrum, addressing higher immunity requirements and tighter emissions limits than commercial standards.
MIL-STD-810 outlines environmental engineering considerations and laboratory tests for military equipment.
TÜV SÜD ensures compliance by conducting rigorous environmental tests such as temperature extremes, humidity, vibration, shock, and altitude simulations.
Their facilities are equipped to replicate harsh environmental conditions to validate the durability and performance of defense equipment.
Independent testing by organizations like TÜV SÜD provides unbiased verification that defense equipment meets required standards and performs reliably under specified conditions.
It helps identify potential issues early, reduces the risk of failure in critical applications, and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, thereby enhancing safety and mission success.
DEF STAN 00-35 is a UK Ministry of Defence standard that specifies environmental testing requirements for defense equipment.
TÜV SÜD ensures compliance by performing tests that simulate environmental conditions such as temperature variations, humidity, shock, vibration, and other climatic factors.
Their testing facilities are designed to meet the specific requirements of DEF STAN 00-35, ensuring that equipment can withstand the environmental stresses encountered during military operations.
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