Defence

Inspection Services for Defence Assets

We deliver expert inspection and integrity assurance across:

• Naval vessels, submarines, and offshore defence platforms

• Military aircraft and rotorcraft

• Armoured vehicles and ground systems

• Weapons systems and support infrastructure

• Fabrication, assembly, and commissioning verification

Our inspections reduce risk, detect defects early, and ensure assets meet strict operational and safety requirements.

Comprehensive QA & Vendor Support

Libellum provides full quality assurance services for defence projects, including:

• Vendor inspection & supplier quality surveillance

• Review and approval of Inspection Test Plans (ITPs) & Quality Control Plans (QCPs)

• Material certification verification & full traceability (MTCs)

• Welding procedure & welder qualification (WPS, PQR, WPQ)

• Dimensional inspection & fabrication verification

• Documentation control, review & handover packs

• Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) & Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)

• Third-party inspection & client representation

• Non-conformance management & technical reporting

Advanced NDT Services for Defence Assets

We deliver precise NDT services for military and defence infrastructure:

• Ultrasonic Testing (UT)

• Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT)

• Time of Flight Diffraction (TOFD)

• Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI)

• Dye Penetrant Inspection (DPI)

• Visual Inspection (VT)

• Corrosion mapping & structural integrity monitoring

These inspections ensure early detection of faults, structural defects, and material degradation, critical for mission readiness.

Compliance & Standards in Defence

Libellum ensures all inspections adhere to applicable UK and international defence standards:

• Military standards (DEF STAN, MOD requirements)

• Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (PSSR) for critical systems

• ISO standards for fabrication, welding, and QA/QC

• Client-specific technical, security, and compliance requirements

Why Specialist Defence Inspection Matters

Defence assets face unique challenges:

• High-risk operational environments (naval, aerial, ground)

• Complex mechanical, structural, and electronic systems

• Critical safety, operational, and national security requirements

• Strict documentation, traceability, and regulatory compliance

Libellum ensures all inspections are fully traceable, documented, and compliant, giving defence clients confidence in asset integrity and mission readiness.