Aerospace and Defense: Adapting to Industry Transformation

Your partner in more than just compliance

For decades, DEKRA has partnered with aerospace and defense organizations worldwide. We deliver comprehensive services that ensure regulatory compliance, strengthen supply chains, enhance cybersecurity, and boost operational performance.

Our solutions serve the entire aerospace and defense value chain, from product developers and manufacturers to logistics and support service providers. Our global reach means we deliver consistent, high-quality solutions wherever your operations are located.

Tailored Solutions for Your Unique Challenges

Industry consulting - Expert guidance on regulatory requirements and best practices
Testing and certification - Comprehensive validation of products and systems
Training programs - Skill development for your technical teams
Cybersecurity implementation - Robust protection for digitalized operations
Sustainability consulting - Adaptation to green industry standards

Navigating Today's Complex Industry Landscape

The aerospace and defense sector faces unprecedented challenges:

Shifting political alliances and trade policies
Rising fuel and material costs
Increased competition from new market entrants
Limited access to capital

Regulations demanding low emission rates put pressure on developers and manufacturers to design and produce innovative products compliant with sustainable practices and policy guidelines. While manufacturers must come to grips with evolving environmental policies pushing for more fuel-efficient hybrid or electrical propulsion technologies, diverse regional, national and international regulatory statutes can lead to high developmental and certification spending for several partners providing various services throughout the aerospace and defense industry. Qualified technicians and engineers are in short supply, creating high demand and driving up labor costs, while consumer confidence wavers due to safety concerns and new competitors emerge.

Supply chain disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic
Shortage of qualified engineers
Demanding customer expectations for value-based solutions

Sole-source providers are unable to meet increasing materials demands of manufacturers and top-tier suppliers causing delays and downtimes. Robust supply chain management strategies and systems must be implemented to effectively handle highly orchestrated and complex chains and support reliable end-to-end transparency ensuring sustainable production. Successful partners throughout the entire aerospace and defense industry are acutely aware of the demands created by the global digitalized business environment and are scrambling to implement digital tools and platforms to collect, process and store critical supply chain data.

Rapid adoption of innovative technologies
Digital solutions reshaping production processes
New business models requiring strategic adaptation
Stricter governmental regulations and sustainability requirements

Even the smallest advances in technology cost the aerospace and defense industry tremendous amounts in research and development investment. Digital transformation of the industry, bringing advanced robotics, additive manufacturing, reverse engineering, composites and virtual reality technologies to developers, manufacturers, logistics companies and support services providers, has added and extra layer of complexity to an already sophisticated business environment. Partners throughout the industry must adapt digital solutions to effectively communicate with business associates, manage supply chains, consolidate processes and safeguard systems and data.

Why DEKRA?

Complete value chain support

DEKRA experts deliver customized service packages designed for the unique challenges of the aerospace and defense industry. We support your entire operation—from initial development through final delivery.

Sustainable innovation

We deliver solutions that promote a safer, smarter, and more sustainable European defense. Our services are designed to help you seamlessly adapt to evolving environmental regulations while meeting industry standards for sustainability and green manufacturing.

State-of-the-art digital solutions

DEKRA supports you to stay ahead of cybersecurity meet and regulatory requirements and new standards focusing on products, processes and systems to mitigate risks.

100 years of experience

Since 1925, we’ve built one of the world’s largest networks for testing, inspection, and certification. With more than a century of expertise, we combine technical depth, cross-border reach, and proven defense sector expertise.

About DEKRA

Your Global Safety Partner

DEKRA is committed to creating a safe, secure, and sustainable world. With more than 45,000 specialists across 60+ countries, we focus on increasing safety in every aspect of your operations.

We deliver measurable safety improvements through our integrated approach of consulting, inspections, testing, certification, auditing, and training. As a trusted partner, we enable aerospace and defense professionals to achieve and exceed the highest industry standards