MIL and Def Standards

Smither supports defense materials qualification through independent testing, analysis, and technical assessment aligned to a wide range of military and defense standards.

MIL and Def Standards

Our specialists provide testing for polymer and elastomer materials and components used in demanding defense applications, helping organizations support qualification, durability, reliability, and performance assessment activities.

Whether you require testing to an established military standard or a bespoke qualification program developed around your application, our experts can help.

Explore our Defense Materials and Qualification capabilities to learn more about our broader expertise in defense materials testing, environmental durability, failure investigation, and qualification support.

Standard Testing

Smither provides testing and assessment to a range of military and defense standards covering material durability, fluid compatibility, environmental exposure, and performance evaluation.

Standards we commonly support include:

MIL-STD-810H
MIL-DTL-25988
MIL-DTL-85052
MIL-PRF-7808
MIL-PRF-15624
MIL-PRF-19769
MIL-PRF-20696
MIL-PRF-25732
MIL-PRF-32287
MIL-R-6855
MIL-STD-210
MIL-STD-2041
Def Stan 00-35. Part 3

Bespoke Qualification Programs

Where published standards do not fully represent your operating environment or qualification requirements, Smither can develop application-specific testing programs designed to reflect representative service conditions and customer-defined performance criteria.

Talk to a Defense Materials Specialist

If you require testing to a specific MIL, DEF STAN, ASTM, ISO, or customer-defined specification, speak with our specialists about your qualification requirements.

Please note that the standards listed above are representative examples of our capabilities and are not exhaustive. If you do not see the standard you require, please contact us to discuss your project.

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