Why Defence Chooses ABI
Repairing defence electronics in-house isn't a workaround, it's a capability. BoardMaster and RevEng diagnose and repair down to component level, without depending on OEM support or an overseas supply chain, so your organisation controls the timeline rather than an external supplier.
“We are enthusiastic & see many possibilities for the BoardMaster to help us repair PCBs. The training provided has given us the knowledge to use the BoardMaster in many different ways.“
Edil Trinta, Principal Engineer at Collins Aerospace.
Build sovereign repair capability, not dependency
Component-level diagnosis with no OEM documentation required.
Manage obsolescence on legacy platforms
RevEng generates the schematic directly from the physical board, even decades after the OEM stopped supporting it.
Put capability in the hands of your own technicians
Automated TestFlow sequences guide technicians step by step, with results saved to an auditable report.
Defence Applications
A board that comes back No Fault Found is inventory that should be flying, not sitting in a queue. This is where in-house, component-level repair applies.
Radar & Sensor Systems
- Component-level diagnosis of radar and sensor processing boards
- Supports sovereign repair capability without OEM dependency
- Pairs with RevEng when no schematic survives for legacy systems
Communications & Encryption
- Repairs secure communications boards at component level
- Keeps repair capability inside the organisation’s own control
- Produces an auditable record for every repair via TestFlow
Weapons Systems Electronics
- Component-level repair of targeting and fire control boards
- Safety-critical repair without requiring OEM documentation
- Resolves faults simpler test equipment reports as No Fault Found
Vehicle & Platform Electronics
- Repairs vehicle and platform control boards in-house at the depot
- No dependency on OEM lead time for legacy platform electronics
- Automated TestFlow sequences reduce measurement error on repeat repairs
Military Avionics
- Component-level diagnosis of airborne platform electronics
- Resolves No Fault Found cases common on military avionics
- Keeps flight-ready inventory available without OEM lead time
Field & Depot Test Equipment
- Puts board-level repair capability in the hands of depot technicians
- Automated TestFlow sequences guide less experienced staff step by step
- Reduces dependency on senior engineer availability for diagnosis
FAQs
Answers on repairing defence electronics in-house, down to component level, without relying on OEM support or an overseas supply chain.
Does BoardMaster support sovereign repair capability for defence organisations?
Yes. It enables in-house, component-level diagnosis and repair without dependency on OEM support or external repair services, keeping repair capability under the organisation’s own control.
Can BoardMaster be used on legacy or obsolete military electronics?
Yes. BoardMaster and RevEng operate without requiring OEM documentation, allowing repair and schematic recovery on legacy boards that are no longer supported or manufactured.
Which defence organisations use ABI equipment?
Named customers include Collins Aerospace, Honeywell, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon Technologies, Teradyne, the UK Ministry of Defence (DE&S), and Heli Operations.
Is training available for defence maintenance technicians?
Yes. The System 8 Training Board provides IET CPD-certified training across 150+ programmable fault conditions, available online, at ABI’s facility in Barnsley, UK, or on-site — relevant for organisations with technician certification requirements and security restrictions on external travel.
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