Defense
Smither supports organizations across the defense supply chain through materials testing and qualification, packaging and distribution testing, quality assurance, certification, and compliance services.
Our expertise helps manufacturers, suppliers, integrators, and program teams address challenges associated with qualification, reliability, durability, performance, supply chain assurance, and evolving defense requirements.
Whether supporting the development of new technologies, qualification of critical materials and components, packaging for demanding distribution environments, or compliance with defense supply-chain requirements, Smither provides independent technical expertise and assessment services to support informed decision-making.
Explore our defense capabilities below.
Defense Materials and Qualification
Materials testing and qualification services for defense applications — including mechanical, thermal, chemical, and environmental testing to MIL-SPEC, ASTM, and program-specific requirements for metals, composites, polymers, and coatings.
Defense Packaging Qualification and Performance
Packaging performance and qualification testing for defense logistics, including MIL-STD-2073, ASTM D4169, and ISTA protocols covering shock, vibration, compression, climate, and long-term preservation requirements.
MIL and Def Standards
Expert testing and assessment services aligned to MIL-SPEC, MIL-STD, DEF STAN, and NATO STANAG standards, supporting qualification, compliance, and first article testing across defense procurement programmes.
Smither CMMC Assessment Services
Smither, an authorized C3PAO, provides CMMC assessments to help defense contractors and suppliers in the Defense Industrial Base achieve and maintain cybersecurity certification requirements under CMMC 2.0.