Defense: Adapting to Industry Transformation
Your partner in more than just compliance
The defense sector is undergoing a major transformation, driven by rapid technological advancements, digitization, sustainability concerns, evolving regulatory requirements, and growing geopolitical tensions. While requirements differ between countries and programs, safety, reliability, cybersecurity, and operational readiness remain critical across the sector.
Across its international network, DEKRA supports public institutions, defense contractors, manufacturers, suppliers, and technology providers with independent testing, inspection, certification, assessment, and technical expertise. Our specialists help organizations navigate complex national and international requirements and demonstrate the safety, reliability, and performance of defense assets and systems.
Proven Mission-Critical Performance
From prototypes to deployment, DEKRA experts across our international network can verify asset compliance with applicable national and international standards and manufacturer specifications before systems reach operational use.
When asset failure is not an option.
- Environmental and EMC testing under realistic operational conditions.
- Non‑destructive testing and asset integrity for mission‑critical components.
- Secure facilities and mobile labs run by qualified personnel for large or sensitive systems.
Strategic Readiness & Compliance
Across its international network, DEKRA supports suppliers and defense contractors in reducing risk and maintaining regulatory compliance across key areas of operation.
Confidence in high-risk environments.
- AQAP, EN, STANAG, national, and industry‑relevant standards support.
- Process safety, explosion protection, and infrastructure audits.
- Support for cross‑border deployment and military mobility. DEKRA supports organizations through its international cybersecurity expertise, helping protect critical digital infrastructure and address relevant international regulations and standards.
Robust Cyber & Digital Resilience
DEKRA supports organizations through its international cybersecurity expertise, helping protect critical digital infrastructure and address relevant international regulations and standards.
Ensuring a strong digital backbone.
- Cybersecurity testing, certification, and penetration testing.
- Product and system security for connected, autonomous, and AI‑enabled systems.
- Information security assessments and continuous assurance.
Sustainable & Safe Operations
Across the DEKRA network, we combine ESG expertise with proven HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) capabilities to support organizations in meeting evolving requirements, strengthening long-term compliance, and improving workplace safety.
Safety at the core of performance.
- Carbon footprint verification and ESG audits without compromising operational efficiency.
- Ensuring traceability for renewable energy sources.
A broad certification portfolio
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
FAQ
DEKRA supports a broad range of defense-related applications through its international network, with capabilities spanning environmental, mechanical, electromagnetic, cybersecurity, quality, and operational safety disciplines. Depending on the location and project, DEKRA laboratories and specialists can support validation of mission-critical systems against relevant military, national, and international requirements, including standards such as MIL-STD-810 and MIL-STD-461G.
DEKRA holds a broad range of accreditations and approvals across its international network. The specific accreditations, testing capabilities, and certification services available depend on the relevant DEKRA entity, location, and project scope. Our international laboratories and specialists can support defense-related testing and certification against applicable military, regulatory, and industry requirements.
Across its international network, DEKRA helps organizations translate EU directives, NATO standards, national regulations, and other applicable requirements into structured testing, certification, and audit programs. This supports independent verification for procurement, qualification, and deployment.
We operate under strict confidentiality frameworks, secure data handling procedures, and recognized information security standards. Additionally, we leverage our experience to help organizations minimize supplier risks, uncover hidden dependencies, and maintain maximum information security within multi-tier defense supply chains.
Yes. Across its international network, DEKRA provides cybersecurity testing, assessments, and certification aligned with relevant standards and regulatory frameworks, such as IEC 62443. The exact scope and availability depend on the project and location. Our experts can help organizations manage digital risk, strengthen critical systems, and address supply-chain exposure.
Ideally, from the design and prototype phase. Early engagement reduces redesign risk, prevents approval delays, and supports smoother qualification, enabling right-first-time performance and faster deployment.
Through structured pre-assessment, gap analysis, and accredited testing available within the DEKRA network, we can help reduce uncertainty and prepare organizations for formal approval processes with robust, review-ready documentation. The precise route depends on the applicable authority, market, and project requirements.
Yes. DEKRA has extensive international experience in process safety and high-risk environments. Depending on the country and project, our experts can support hazard assessments, explosion protection, ATEX/IECEx-related activities, and broader process safety assurance. This expertise can help defense and ammunition manufacturers strengthen safety while increasing or adapting production capacity.