Military Airborne Power Systems

Military aircraft and UAV systems face thermal extremes, low-pressure environments, and continuous vibration. Power supplies must maintain stable output across altitude ranges while meeting strict weight and size limitations. Horizon PSS specializes in ruggedized power solutions that deliver reliable performance from sea level to high-altitude operations, ensuring navigation systems, communication equipment, radar, and weapon systems receive clean, consistent power throughout the mission envelope.

Our airborne power systems meet or exceed the following standards:

• MIL-STD-461 – Electromagnetic interference and compatibility requirements for airborne systems
• MIL-STD-810 – Environmental engineering considerations including altitude, temperature cycling, and shock
• DO-160 – Environmental conditions and test procedures for airborne equipment
• AS9100 – Quality management system requirements for aviation, space, and defense

With decades of experience supporting military aviation programs, Horizon PSS provides complete lifecycle ownership from prototype through full-rate production. We manage EMI qualification testing, configuration control, and obsolescence planning to reduce program risk. Our engineering team understands altitude derating calculations, thermal management in confined avionics bays, and the NRE scoping required for custom UAV and aircraft power architectures. Whether your program requires conduction-cooled modules for tight integration or ruggedized enclosures for external pod mounting, we deliver RFQ-ready solutions with transparent compliance documentation and realistic production schedules.