BAE Systems (Operations) Limited

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BAE Systems operates its Faraday Test Centre, a UKAS-accredited EMC facility (laboratory 0047), from its Rochester, Kent site as part of the group's Product Development and Qualification function. The MOD-approved centre runs three large anechoic chambers with interconnecting shielded rooms, testing emissions and susceptibility from 10kHz to 40GHz (pulse-modulated susceptibility up to 2000V/m) to MIL-STD-461, RTCA DO-160, DEF STAN 59-411 and the Eurofighter Typhoon-specific SPE-J-000-E-1000 spec, supporting platforms including Typhoon, F-16, F-22, F-35 and rotary-wing/commercial avionics.

Military & Aerospace Testing

Standards & Regulations Covered

MIL-STD-461 RTCA DO-160 DEF STAN 59-411 SPE-J-000-E-1000 (Eurofighter Typhoon EMC)

Accreditations

UKAS ISO/IEC 17025

Test Types

Radiated Emissions Conducted Emissions Radiated Immunity Conducted Immunity ESD Transient/Burst Magnetic Field Immunity

Chamber / Facility Types

Fully Anechoic Chamber Screened Room

Frequency Range Coverage 20 Hz - 40 GHz

Industries Supported

Aerospace and Defence

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Product Development and Qualification, Marconi Way, Rochester, Kent, ME1 2XX

Last Updated

2026-10-28

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Verification History

28 Oct 2026 — Scheduled verification (Max). Added ISO/IEC 17025, frequency range 20 Hz to 40 GHz.

13 Sep 2026 — Scheduled verification (Max). Added chamber and facility types, frequency range 10 kHz to 40 GHz, SPE-J-000-E-1000 (Eurofighter Typhoon EMC). Updated website.

13 Sep 2026 — Scheduled verification (Lite). Updated website.

Company Registration Number 01996687

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