Independent Qualification

MIL‑STD‑810, MIL‑STD‑461 & DO‑160 Independent Qualification

Independent Defence & Aerospace Qualification Services 

MIL‑STD‑810, MIL‑STD‑461, RTCA DO‑160 Testing 

Ensure your operations are safe, compliant, and ready for deployment. 
We provide independent laboratory testing aligned with recognised defence and aerospace standards — supporting environmental, EMC, battery, and airborne system qualification programs. 

Standards We Test To: 
MIL-STD-810 • MIL-STD-461 • RTCA DO-160 • DEF STAN 00-35 • DEF STAN 59-411 • NATO AECTP 100–500 • UN 38.3 • IEC 60068 • IEC 62619 / 62620 

Speak to a Defence & Aerospace Testing Specialist - Confidential consultation • Independent laboratory expertise 
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Standards-Led Qualification for Defence & Aerospace Programs

Defence and aerospace platforms must perform reliably in extreme environmental and electromagnetic conditions. Qualification requires controlled, repeatable testing aligned with recognised military and aerospace standards. 

TÜV SÜD provides independent testing that supports: 
Environmental qualification 
EMC / EMI compliance 
• Airborne equipment validation 
• Battery and energy storage safety 
• Procurement and certification readiness 
 

Core Standards We Support: 

  • MIL-STD-810 – Environmental Qualification

    Environmental stress testing under operational extremes: 
    • High / low temperature & thermal shock 
    • Altitude & decompression 
    • Shock & vibration 
    • Humidity, salt fog & corrosion 
    • Sand & dust exposure 
     
    Applicable to ground, naval, airborne, and ruggedised aerospace systems. 

  • MIL-STD-461 – EMC / EMI Qualification

    Electromagnetic compatibility testing for mission-critical electronics: 
    • Radiated & conducted emissions 
    • Radiated & conducted susceptibility 
    • Power supply variation 
    • Electromagnetic effects validation 
     
    Supporting defence communications, radar, avionics, control systems, and electrified subsystems. 

  • RTCA DO-160 – Airborne Equipment Testing

    Environmental and EMC qualification for airborne systems: 
    • Altitude & decompression 
    • Temperature & vibration 
    • Lightning & HIRF 
    • Power input & signal integrity 
     
    Supporting aircraft OEMs, avionics suppliers, UAV developers, and advanced air mobility programs.

 

Additional Defence & Aerospace Standards

• DEF STAN 00-35 & 59-411  • NATO AECTP 100–500 Series
• IEC 60068 environmental testing  • UN 38.3 battery transport 
• IEC 62619 / 62620 lithium battery safety

Custom test programs aligned with platform-specific requirements are also supported. 
 

Integrated Testing Capabilities

Environmental & Durability  EMC & Electromagnetic Effects 
• Climatic and thermal cycling  • MIL-STD-461 qualification 
• Shock & vibration  • Lightning & HIRF 
• Ingress Protection (IP)  • EMP / EMF 
• HALT / HASS  • TEMPEST & RADHAZ 
 
Battery & Energy Storage  Mission-Critical Electrical & Electronic Systems 
• Battery safety & abuse testing  • Power conversion & distribution 
• Energy storage system validation  • Avionics subsystems 
• Electrical performance & reliability  • Sensors & communications equipment 
• UN 38.3 transport testing  • Integrated electrical platforms 
 

Secure, Accredited Laboratory Facilities 

Purpose-built laboratories supporting sensitive defence and aerospace technologies. 
Accreditations include: 
• A2LA-accredited U.S. laboratories for MIL-STD-461 and DO-160 
• OSHA-designated Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) 
• Standards Council of Canada (SCC) accredited certification body 
• Advanced EMC, environmental, vibration, and battery laboratories 
 
Independent, controlled  environments ensure repeatable, defensible qualification data. 
 

Independent Defence & Aerospace Standards TestingSupporting Qualification Before Deployment - Speak to a Defence & Aerospace Testing Specialist 

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Important Disclaimer 
TÜV SÜD does not test or certify offensive weapons. Services focus exclusively on defensive, mission-critical electrical, electronic, and energy systems.