When manufacturers hear about NATO’s AQAP 2110, the first reaction is often apprehension. “Mountains of paperwork.” “Endless inspections.” “Bureaucracy for the sake of bureaucracy.” The reputation of defense standards can be intimidating. But in reality, adopting AQAP 2110 does not have to be chaotic. With the right approach, implementation can be structured, manageable, and even…
For decades, ISO 9001 has been the gold standard for quality management in manufacturing. Most managers and auditors are intimately familiar with its language: process approach, customer focus, continuous improvement. It is the backbone of quality in countless industries. Yet the moment a company ventures into defence contracts, it discovers that ISO is only the…
Many manufacturing companies, especially foundries, proudly display their ISO 9001 certificates. The quality management system is established, customers are satisfied, and auditors return year after year to confirm compliance. At first glance, everything seems under control. Yet the moment a company decides to compete for defence contracts – particularly those linked to NATO – it…
In today’s world, where demands for product quality and reliability are reaching unprecedented levels, especially in sectors like defence and aerospace, standard approaches to quality management are no longer sufficient. Foundries that supply mission-critical components face the need to guarantee not only that products meet specifications but also that there is complete traceability and a…
What is AQAP 2110? An Overview AQAP 2110 (Allied Quality Assurance Publication 2110) is a NATO standard that establishes the Quality Management System (QMS) requirements for organizations involved in the design, development, and production of defence supplies. For foundries aiming to supply castings and cast components for defence contracts, implementing AQAP 2110 is becoming a…
Foundries across the European Union, much like manufacturers worldwide, strive to ensure consistent casting quality and improve production efficiency. The international standard for Quality Management Systems (QMS), ISO 9001:2015, has become a fundamental tool for achieving these goals. It provides a universal methodology for quality management, enabling companies to control and enhance their business processes,…
Over recent years, defence spending in NATO, EU, and US countries has sharply increased. This has led to civilian enterprises – primarily foundries, forging operations, and machine shops – becoming actively involved in military equipment production. These facilities now manufacture mortar shell casings, armour and hull castings, tracked vehicle components, drive and transmission parts, and…
