Comprehensive EMC and Environmental Testing for Military and Aerospace

At EMC Technologies, we’re a trusted provider of military electromagnetic compatibility testing and aerospace qualification services, supporting defence contractors and aviation manufacturers with reliable, standards-aligned EMC and environmental programs. 

Our experienced engineers support all aspects of military EMC testing, including emissions and immunity assessment, documentation, certification and product approvals for global military and aerospace markets. 

Understanding Your Sector’s Compliance Requirements 

Military and aerospace equipment must operate safely and reliably in some of the world’s most challenging and demanding electromagnetic and environmental conditions. Our engineers support clients through full compliance, from design review to formal testing and certification. 

Defence and Military Standards 

We conduct accredited military electromagnetic testing to the requirements of MIL-STD-461 (up to edition G) and MIL-STD-461F, including conducted emissions, radiated emissions, conducted susceptibility and radiated susceptibility. These standards form the core EMC requirements applied across the Army, Navy and Air Force platforms.  

Our laboratories accommodate large vehicles, power systems, mission equipment, communication systems and portable military devices. 

Testing includes: 

Conducted emissions  

CE01, CE03, CE101 and CE102  

Radiated emissions  

RE01, RE101, RE02 and RE102 

Conducted Susceptibility  

CS01, CS02, CS06, CS101, CS114, CS115 and CS116 

Radiated Susceptibility  

RS01, RS02, RS03, RS101, and RS103 

ESD Susceptibility  

CS118 

 

Commercial Aviation and Space 

For aerospace clients, we provide EMC and environmental testing to RTCA DO-160 (up to edition G) and associated aerospace EMC requirements. Our programs cover magnetic effects, voltage spikes, conducted susceptibility, radio frequency emissions and electrostatic discharge.  

We also support aviation EMC projects such as TPED testing, interference path loss analysis and gate-to-gate device acceptance for commercial airlines. 

Testing can be completed at our facilities or onsite for large aircraft and integrated systems.  

Specialised Testing Services for Critical Systems 

Military and aerospace assets can’t tolerate unexpected failures, electromagnetic disturbance or environmental stresses. Our laboratories perform integrated programs that combine EMC, environmental and operational assessments.  

 

EMC Testing 

Our accredited EMC services support compliance for military and aerospace procurement, system upgrades and mission critical component qualification. 

Our capabilities include: 

  • Full military electromagnetic compatibility testing to MIL-STD-461 (up to edition G) and MIL-STD-461F
  • Avionics EMC testing to DO-160 sections 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 and 25
  • TPED, aircraft interference, and wireless coexistence studies
  • Consultancy for EMC design, shielding, integration and E3 documentation

Environmental Testing 

In addition to EMC, our laboratories provide NATA and A2LA-accredited environmental programs used in defence and aerospace qualification.  

Testing includes:

  • Temperature, humidity and climatic cycling
  • Vibration, shock and combined environmental sequences
  • Altitude, low pressure and rapid decompression
  • Salt fog and corrosion exposure
  • IP rating assessment for ruggedised equipment
  • UV and ageing programs for outdoor systems

Our environmental and EMC services can be combined to replicate operational stresses and support single-program qualification. 

Working with EMC Technologies 

Our team has assisted major defence contractors, government departments, aerospace manufacturers and airlines with complex qualifications and system level EMC investigations.  

Clients working with us benefit from the following:

  • Accredited defence and aerospace capability across multiple sites
  • Engineers experienced in military electromagnetic compatibility testing and environmental qualification
  • Large chambers suitable for vehicles, mission systems and deployable equipment
  • Support for design reviews, integration planning and tender submissions
  • Test documentation suitable for defence authorities, certification bodies and regulatory agencies
  • Ability to deliver testing locally or onsite for large systems and aircraft

Get in Touch 

We help defence and aerospace organisations achieve compliance by providing accredited testing and detailed reporting. 

Our team can assist with understanding MIL-STD-461 requirements, planning environmental programs and preparing documentation for procurement or certification.