Military EMC Testing Services
Your mission-critical military equipment demands flawless performance in complex electromagnetic environments. As the defense industry's leading partner, Element deliver comprehensive tri-service EMC testing solutions with rapid deployment capabilities. Our specialized facilities handle everything from small components to Challenger Main Battle tanks, Mastiff and Husky vehicles, validating reliability across ground, air, and sea applications when it matters most.
What is Military EMC Testing at Element?
Military EMC testing validates defense equipment operations in electromagnetic environments without interference. At Element, we serve as the Defense industry's leading partner for comprehensive EMC testing and qualification services across ground, air, and sea applications, delivering both standard defense validation and Urgent Operational Requirement (UOR) testing for military equipment entering service worldwide.
What Can Element Offer You For Military EMC Testing?
Key tests offered
Key tests offered
As part of our global laboratory network with more than 25 years of military testing expertise, Element provide comprehensive EMC testing programs that cover:
- CE Marking
- E Marking
- RADHAZ testing
- Naval acceptance testing
- EMC interoperability testing
- NATO AMSG
- Immunity integrity testing
Alongside EMI/EMC testing, Element offers an extensive range of military and aerospace equipment qualification testing. These include environmental simulation, mechanical, safety, structural, operational, functional, and performance testing as well as fluid conveyance testing. We also perform specialty tests such as hail and bird strike, sand/dust, fuel icing, and combined environmental and operational reliability testing.
Components & products we test
Components & products we test
From individual electronic components to complete vehicle systems, our testing capabilities cover your entire military product range. Element specializes in validating communications equipment, munitions, military vehicles, naval systems, and support equipment. Our facilities accommodate complex integrated systems and multi-component military platforms, from British army vehicles to naval systems, delivering thorough EMC validation that meets your deployment requirements and timeline expectations.
Methods and solutions offered
Methods and solutions offered
We deliver tri-service testing and validation for comprehensive EMC testing programs customized to your specific military requirements. Our complete testing capabilities include:
- EMC radiated immunity/susceptibility testing for mission-critical systems
- EMC interoperability and RADHAZ testing for personnel safety
- Environmental simulation and mechanical testing
- Structural, operational, and functional performance validation
- Specialty testing including hail/bird strike, sand/dust, and fuel icing
- Combined environmental testing packages
- Naval acceptance and immunity integrity testing
All programs are optimized for your deployment timeline and compliance needs.
Cutting-edge equipment we use
Cutting-edge equipment we use
Our state-of-the-art facilities feature fully anechoic and reverberation chambers designed for military testing excellence. From traditional chambers for component testing to large-scale facilities originally built for testing the Challenger Main Battle tank and recently used for testing new naval systems and British army vehicles, such as the Mastiff and Husky, we deliver precise, reliable results through advanced measurement systems and purpose-built testing environments.
Which labs offer this service
Which labs offer this service
Strategic EMC testing facilities in both the United States and the United Kingdom provide convenient access to accredited testing services. As part of a global laboratory network, Element operates accredited EMC labs in the US and the UK (UKAS accredited to BS EN ISO/IEC 17025:2005). Our labs support global deployment requirements with local service delivery. Expert teams at each location offer consistent quality standards and specialized military testing expertise.
Standards we test to and products we test
US-based EMC military standards
- MIL-STD 461 ((EMC radiated immunity/susceptibility testing)
- MIL-STD-462
- MIL-STD-1399
UK-based EMC military standards
- DEF STAN 59-411
- DEF STAN 61-5
- BS 3G100 Part 4 Section 2: 1980
- DEF-STAN 61-5
Aerospace EMC standards
- RTCA DO-160 testing
Element operates accredited EMC labs in the US and the UK (UKAS accredited to BS EN ISO/IEC 17025:2005).
- Communications Equipment
- Munitions
- Ground Vehicles
- Naval Systems
- Support Equipment
- Airborne Systems
Your Challenges, Our Solutions
Military-grade reliability requirements
Complex multi-standard compliance
Urgent deployments
Validating performance across all environments
Why Choose Element
Global testing network
Comprehensive testing solutions
Military testing heritage
Trusted defense partner
350+military products
25+years
18m x 14m working volume
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Frequently asked questions
Are you able to handle CUI and ITAR engagements?
With over a decade of experience in ITAR/EAR jobs, Element North America and its subsidiaries is a trusted supplier to US government prime contractors. Element Materials Technology North America is duly registered and able to handle CUI, ITAR, EAR and other similar engagements. Element Materials is fully committed to comply with all applicable FAR and DFARs regulations.
Expert support throughout
Partner with experienced EMC Engineers who guide your project from concept to production. With more than 25 years of defense industry expertise, we test over 350 military products annually, providing strategic guidance on test planning, compliance requirements, and optimization opportunities for your military equipment. Our experienced EMC Engineers offer advisory services to support you through the complex process of Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) qualification and testing for modern defense equipment from concept to production.
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