Defense Technology Equipment Inc. (DTE)

Defense Technology Equipment Inc. (DTE) is a Sterling, Virginia company near Washington Dulles International Airport. It says it has supported military aerospace and aviation logistics since 1989 and distributes spare parts from OEMs, mainly to defense and government customers worldwide. The company describes itself as a direct distributor and strategic partner of more than 20 companies for the main aviation hubs.

Services

• Logistical support and supply chain management
• Spare parts distribution from OEMs, with a large inventory of OEM and distribution spare components
• Repair management using OEM, FAA and EASA certified stations
• Ground support equipment, tools and test equipment
• Training and technical assistance, export compliance services and contract administration
• Special equipment for armed forces and government institutions

Platforms supported

The platform list on its website includes Eurocopter AS332L Super Puma, Lockheed F-16, C-130 and P-3 series, Northrop F-5, Boeing 707 to 777 and KC-135, De Havilland Buffalo, Twin Otter and Dash 8, Hawker Beechcraft King Air and C-12, Embraer EMB-110, 120, 135/145 and Tucano, Cessna and MD Helicopters. Engine families include Rolls-Royce, Lycoming, General Electric and Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6.

Locations and events

• Offices 15 minutes from Washington D.C. and a distribution center and warehouse five minutes from Dulles airport, close to US Government agencies, the Department of Defense and embassy procurement offices
• Offices in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and Gruchet St Simeon, France
• Exhibits at international defense and air shows since 1995, including Farnborough, the Paris Air Show, the Bahrain Air Show and the F-16 and C-130 worldwide reviews

Company facts

• Rush orders on stocked items can ship the same day; AOG orders on non-stock items can ship within 24 hours, according to its website
• ISO 9001:2015 certified by Bureau Veritas and ASA-100, as stated on its website; described as AS9120 compliant
• CAGE code 0ZTG3
• Customer service in many languages, including English, Spanish, Portuguese, French and Arabic