DO-178C Military Certification

Ensure Mission-Critical Compliance with DO-178C Military Certification

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The Benefits of ConsuNova’s DO-178C Military Certification Services

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Ensure your Avionics software is mission-ready and fully compliant.

Military Avionics software presents unique compliance and engineering challenges. With ConsuNova’s expertise, you gain access to industry-leading certification support tailored to the complexities of defense projects.

What to expect from our DO-178C Military Certification Program:

  • Eliminate Uncertainty in Military Compliance: Navigate the complexities of DO-178C for defense programs with expert-led guidance.
  • Accelerate Certification Readiness: Reduce approval times with structured compliance roadmaps and proactive audits.
  • Align with Military-Specific Standards: Ensure seamless integration with MIL-STD-882, MIL-STD-498, and other defense regulations.
  • Strengthen Software Integrity: Implement robust requirements traceability, security measures, and verification processes for mission-critical software.

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Why Certification is Essential

Military Avionics software demands the highest level of safety, reliability, and compliance. DO-178C Certification applies the DO-178C standard (Software Considerations in Airborne Systems and Equipment Certification) to military and defense applications, ensuring that airborne software meets rigorous operational and regulatory requirements.

Mission Assurance & Safety

Military aircraft rely on software that cannot fail in critical situations. DO-178C compliance provides structured assurance that airborne systems function reliably under all conditions.

Regulatory & Stakeholder Confidence

Adhering to DO-178C principles ensures compliance with military aviation authorities and defense contractors, helping programs secure faster approvals and stakeholder trust.

Seamless Standards Integration

DO-178C Military Certification often intersects with other military-specific frameworks, like MIL-STD-882 (System Safety Engineering) and MIL-STD-498 (Software Development & Documentation).

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“Hands down the best DO-178C course I have ever attended. I would highly recommend ConsuNova to any organization needing DO-178C and CAST 32 training.”

Michael F. | Program Director, US Military

Key Phases in ConsuNova’s DO-178C Military Certification

At ConsuNova, we provide full lifecycle support to help military software programs achieve DO-178C Military Certification efficiently and effectively:

1. Planning & Regulatory Alignment

  • Develop and refine Software Development Plans (SDP) specific to military programs.
  • Align DO-178C compliance objectives with military mission profiles and risk assessments.

2. Requirements Definition & Traceability

  • Establish clear, verifiable, and security-hardened requirements for military avionics systems.
  • Ensure all software artifacts maintain traceability from design through implementation and verification.

3. Secure Software Development & Verification

  • Implement robust coding standards and development best practices for military systems.
  • Conduct requirements-based testing, structural coverage analysis, and software integration verification.

4. Independent Compliance Audits & Risk Mitigation

  • Perform gap analysis and audit preparation to identify vulnerabilities before formal certification.
  • Ensure adherence to Design Assurance Levels (DAL A–E) based on mission-critical requirements.

5. Final Review & Military Certification Readiness

  • Work closely with military regulators and defense stakeholders to finalize DO-178C compliance documentation.
  • Provide post-certification support to maintain software integrity for future modifications or upgrades.
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The Definitive DO-178C Certification Handbook

Know the ins and outs of the DO-178C lifecycle and how to best verify Avionics software projects.

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