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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

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
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Combustible dust testing

Know your risk to prevent dust explosions using our combustible dust expertise. Our services include advice, training and testing.
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EMC testing

Electromagnetic Compatibility Testing (EMC)

Laboratory and on-site compatibility testing to determine the compliance of electronic components and products with regulatory electromagnetic standards.
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Explosion protection of products

Testing of Products Designed for Use in Dangerous or Potentially Explosive Environments
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Flammability Testing

Flammability Testing

From identifying flammability limits to determining flashpoints, predicting explosion severity and much more, we offer the full suite of flammability tests based on recognized standards and best industry practices.
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Global Market Access service

Meet technical regulations with certifications and approvals so your organization can easily enter global markets.
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ISO 45001 audit

ISO 45001 certification

ISO 45001 provides an effective set of specified requirements for health and safety management systems to improve work safety and reduce workplace injuries.
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Material and reliability testing

Material and reliability testing

Performance testing under varied environmental & stress conditions to ensure high-quality products that properly function and comply with regulatory standards.
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NIS2 directive

The NIS2 directive applies to more sectors and sets stricter security standards and incident reporting requirements. As a cybersecurity expert, DEKRA offers certifications to demonstrate NIS2 compliance.
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Organizational Process Safety

Organizational Process Safety (OPS) is our answer to the call for innovative solutions to persistent process safety challenges.
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Process safety

Do you want to minimize the explosion risks that are associated with industrial processes? Let our DEKRA professionals guide you with customized solutions and long-standing expertise.
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Product certification and marks for products

Recognized distinctions with industry certifications and regulatory marks demonstrating product safety, performance and quality standards in global markets.
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RF testing

Radiofrequency (RF) testing

Electronic device and component testing to verify wireless interface compliance with relevant standards and requirements for uninterrupted world market access.
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