Enabling Aerospace and Defense Systems with Certified Time-Sensitive Networking
Precision. Reliability. Interoperability.
Purpose-built for mission-critical systems—in the air, on land, at sea, and beyond.
In the aerospace and defense sectors, network timing isn’t just important—it’s mission-critical. From avionics and flight control to real-time defense communications and autonomous systems, synchronized, deterministic networking is the foundation of safe, predictable operations.
Avnu Alliance leads the global ecosystem for Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN), creating open, interoperable frameworks based on IEEE standards. With deep expertise in certifying to IEEE 802.1AS and now supporting the new IEEE 802.1DP TSN profile for aerospace, Avnu is the trusted home for conformance, interoperability, and innovation in real-time networking.
Why TSN—and 802.1DP—Matter for Advanced Systems
The recently published IEEE 802.1DP – Time-Sensitive Networking Profile for Aerospace brings together key TSN standards, including IEEE 802.1AS, to define deterministic Ethernet requirements for mission- and safety-critical systems.
But 802.1DP extends beyond the skies.
It’s designed to support real-time systems in the air, on the ground, at sea, and in space, enabling unified, synchronized networks for:
- Flight control, avionics, and aerospace communications
- Defense and battlefield communications systems
- Autonomous ground and maritime vehicles
- Spacecraft, launch platforms, and orbital communications
- Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA) and mission systems
Certification That Builds Confidence
Avnu’s TSN Certification Program is the only globally recognized, vendor-neutral process that rigorously tests devices for conformance and interoperability with IEEE 802.1AS and other TSN standards.
As 802.1DP takes hold across critical industries, Avnu provides the proven infrastructure to extend certification and testing to this new profile—ensuring suppliers can confidently build, deploy, and integrate real-time systems across domains.
When your device is Avnu Certified, it’s:
- Precisely synchronized to aerospace and defense-grade standards
- Tested for deterministic behavior and multivendor interoperability
- Part of a growing ecosystem of trusted TSN-enabled components
The Natural Choice for TSN Certification & Collaboration
With years of leadership in TSN testing and certification, Avnu Alliance is the natural home for developing and maintaining conformance and interoperability programs for IEEE 802.1DP.
We offer:
- Proven certification infrastructure rooted in 802.1AS expertise
- A neutral forum for industry collaboration and test plan development
- Engagement with accredited test labs and tooling providers
- A broad cross-domain perspective from members in aerospace, industrial, automotive, and pro AV sectors