What services does Etteplan offer in the defense sector?

Etteplan supports the defense industry with technical documentation, spare parts catalogs, technical illustrations, and logistical and analytical services. These include, among other things, user manuals, maintenance and repair instructions, fault diagnostics, and environmental and risk analyses. Etteplan works in accordance with national and international standards for the defense and aerospace industries. These include traditional, page-based specifications such as H011 or B007, as well as digital standards such as ASD S1000D and ATA iSpec 2200.

What systems and customers does Etteplan Defense work with?

The focus is on military systems such as vehicles, equipment, and complex technology for the German Armed Forces as well as for companies in the international defense industry.

What are the benefits of using modern data standards in the defense sector?

The use of structured data standards results in consistent and robust information systems. These improve maintenance processes, increase system availability, and support compliance with regulatory requirements.

How does Etteplan support complex defense projects?

With over 40 years of experience, Etteplan offers scalable solutions that integrate engineering, documentation, and software. The goal is to deliver projects efficiently, in compliance with regulations, and with a view to the future.

Etteplan Defense GmbH

Etteplan Defense GmbH is a subsidiary of Etteplan Germany GmbH. We are a technology services company dedicated to bringing people and technology together. Our portfolio includes engineering, technical communication, and software and embedded services.

We cover the entire lifecycle

In the defense sector, we document equipment, vehicles, and technology used by the German Armed Forces and other clients in the defense industry. We also produce spare parts catalogs, technical illustrations, and animations.

An Overview of Our Services

System and Equipment Descriptions
Operating Instructions
Troubleshooting Guides
Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul Instructions
Obsolescence management
Risk assessments for systems or devices
Environmental impact analyses
Creation, maintenance, and modification of material records and documentation
Inventory management
Technical and logistical support for the implementation and operational phases of systems and devices

Data-Driven Documentation for Defense Systems

In the defense sector, a structured approach to information is critical to operational readiness, safety, and efficiency. Traditional, page-based standards such as H011, M011, and B007 continue to serve as an important foundation for technical manuals and training materials. At the same time, modular, digital approaches such as ASD S1000D are becoming increasingly important, as they structure content as reusable data and make it available across systems.

Etteplan combines these worlds into a holistic approach for defense-related systems. By integrating standards such as S1000D, S2000M, and S3000L, we create end-to-end data structures that link technical documentation, spare parts management, and logistical analyses. Information is not created in isolation but is consistently utilized and further developed throughout the entire lifecycle.

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The result is robust information systems that support complex defense platforms, optimize maintenance processes, and ensure long-term operational readiness. Etteplan thus provides the foundation for a modern, integrated information landscape in the military sector.

We work with standards, guidelines, and specifications from the aerospace and defense industries:

Classic (side-oriented) e.g. H011, m011, gaf t.O. A-0-1, NATO standard
Electronic Formats, e.g., ETD/IETD in accordance with ASD S1000D, ATA ispec 2200
System and Process Standards e.G. S2000M, S3000L

Let’s tackle your challenges together

As an experienced engineering partner with over 40 years of industry expertise, Etteplan offers tailored solutions for the complex requirements of the defense industry. Our customers benefit from our strong innovative capabilities, scalable technologies, and deep understanding of safety-critical systems. Contact us today, and we’ll help you implement your projects efficiently, with a focus on future-proofing and regulatory compliance.

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Malte Neustern

Head of Defense