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General Dynamics U.K. EMC Test Lab Receives Accreditation

By Cal Biesecker

Tuesday, November 27th, 2012

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General Dynamics UK’s [GD] unique Platform Test Services (PTS) lab has been accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing of communications systems fitted to military vehicles. The PTS lab is now accredited to test both U.K. military vehicles and those from overseas forces to Defense Standard 59-411 and similar international military standards as its customer base expands into other markets. “This is a real step forward for the Laboratory and a great achievement by the…

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