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Defence industry guides

Defence Industry Guides

Guides, checklists and expert knowledge for decision-makers in the defence industry.

Guide12 min read

High-temperature processes in the defence/armaments industry

Why refractory technology is indispensable in the defence/armaments industry: metallurgy, thermal protection and energy systems in a defence context.

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Guide10 min read

Certifications for defence industry suppliers

ISO 9001, AQAP, security clearance and export control: which certifications and approvals suppliers to the defence/armaments industry require.

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Guide14 min read

Becoming a supplier to the defence/armaments industry

Market entry as a tier 2/tier 3 supplier in the defence/armaments industry: requirements, qualification routes, timescales and practical recommendations.

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Guide8 min read

Dual-use: when civil technology becomes security-critical

Dual-use regulation for industrial companies: classification, licensing obligations, examples from the high-temperature sector and compliance requirements.

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Market analysis10 min read

Strengthening the industrial base: opportunities for German SMEs

An analysis of the German defence industry landscape: how medium-sized companies can benefit from the strengthening of the industrial base.

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Market analysis9 min read

Resilient supply chains in the defence industry

Forward manufacturing, decentralisation and supply chain resilience: why the defence industry is rethinking its supplier structures.

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Industry knowledge7 min read

For defence groups: refractory expertise from a specialist supplier

Why defence groups should rely on specialised refractory suppliers: technical expertise, certifications and added value for the value chain.

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Industry knowledge7 min read

For research institutes: developing high-temperature solutions together

Collaboration models for research institutes: developing high-temperature solutions for defence applications together, with industrial implementation expertise.

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