Guidance

Rule 20: ICT shall comply with electromagnetic integration requirements

Updated 16 October 2023

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1. Rule requirement

  1. Electromagnetic Integration 1.1 ICT shall adhere to Defence Electromagnetic Integration policy.

2. Rule rationale

To maximise the effect of capabilities it is essential that Electromagnetic Integration aspects are determined early in the projects development and necessary measures are taken to protect Information Communication Technology (ICT) as well as hosted and co-mounter systems. Electromagnetic Integration covers the following areas:

  • Electromagnetic Compatability (EMC)
  • Mutual Interference (MI)
  • Electronic Emission Security (ELSEC)
  • RF Radiation Hazards (RADHAZ)
  • Electromagnetic Pulse Protection (EMPP)
  • Technical Attack Countermeasures (TAC)
  1. Electromagnetic integration

Initial gate

Projects shall have engaged with E3A and determined the necessary Electromagnetic Integration policy that applies.

Main gate

Projects shall have engaged with E3A and determined the necessary Electromagnetic Integration policy that applies.

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