APELC Delivers Modular RF Test Stand for MIL-STD-464 Testing at White Sands Missile Range
Austin, Texas – November 12, 2025 – Applied Physical Electronics. L.C. (APELC) has delivered a modular, high-power RF Test Stand to White Sands Missile Range (WSMR), supporting the site’s ongoing efforts to test military systems under MIL-STD-464 electromagnetic environments.
The system is designed to generate short-pulsed, high-powered RF radiation to evaluate how assets respond to RF stress or attack. It includes a Marx generator driving four interchangeable wideband dipole antennas, radiating at least 234 kV/m/MHz across a frequency range of approximately 130 MHz to over 400 MHz.
Unlike legacy setups, the test stand features a modular configuration that allows users to tailor the system to specific frequency targets and waveform requirements. APELC led the full system design and engineering effort to meet WSMR’s single-source performance needs.
“This wasn’t a build-to-print job,” said Jon Mayes, CEO of APELC. “We engineered the full system from the ground up to meet the spec. It’s flexible, field-relevant, and built for real test environments—not just the lab.”
The system was fully assembled and validated at APELC’s facility prior to delivery. APELC’s team also provided on-site setup and training to ensure seamless integration into WSMR’s test operations. The system is now installed and meeting performance objectives.
“There are only a handful of companies globally that can deliver this type of wideband, high-power RF source,” added Mayes. “Our team has refined this architecture over multiple programs. We know it works and now, so do our customers.”
For more information on APELC’s electromagnetic test systems, visit https://apelc.com.
About APELC
APELC is a leading innovator in pulsed power and electromagnetic systems. Since 1998, the company has been at the forefront of developing novel science and technology (S&T) systems that aid in hardening critical assets against attack. APELC’s unmatched performance measures, including accurate and repeatable pulses, enable end-users to develop better, less vulnerable solutions across platforms.
