Live Ballistic & Blast Testing

From Design & R&D to Full-Scale Live Testing

GGDS provides comprehensive ballistic and blast R&D, engineering, prototyping and live testing services for force-protection systems and structural solutions. Testing is conducted in accredited ballistic laboratories and dedicated open-arena blast test facilities, enabling us to evaluate complete systems under realistic ballistic and explosive threat conditions.

Our capabilities include live blast testing with explosive charges of up to 1,000 kg (1 ton) TNT equivalent, as well as advanced ballistic testing against threats up to the highest protection levels required for military, government and critical-infrastructure applications.

Ballistic Testing Capabilities & International Standards

EN 1522: Up to FB7 EN 1063: Up to BR7 UL 752: Up to Level 10 NIJ 0108.01: Up to Level IV STANAG 4569: Up to Level 5

Testing can be performed on complete protection systems, including doors, windows, glazing systems, louvers, shutters, armor panels, barriers and other customized force-protection solutions.

Live Blast Testing

GGDS coordinates and supports full-scale open-arena blast testing, with explosive charges ranging from small localized threats to 1-ton TNT-equivalent tests.

Blast pressure and impulse evaluation
Structural response & dynamic deformation
Fragmentation containment & integrity
Post-blast performance of complete assemblies

Customized Threat & Warhead Simulation

For specialized R&D programs, GGDS supports tailor-made test charges and representative threat simulants under controlled test conditions.

Representative fragmentation reproducing UAV / drone threats
Custom ammunition & explosive threat requirements
Shaped-charge effects & advanced penetration mechanisms
Strict adherence to facility safety & regulatory standards

Client-Specific R&D Programs

In addition to testing GGDS products, we offer dedicated testing programs for end-clients evaluating, testing, or qualifying their own defense concepts.