There are 3 Ballistic tests sites operating at HDS premises:
1. The Ballistic Tests Laboratory – Ballistic Station at Hymettus Plant (Athens) for testing small caliber ammunition and antiballistic equipment.
The Laboratory is certified by NATO as a National Test Center for testing small caliber ammunition.
The Laboratory, operated by highly skilled personnel, covers an area of 450 m2 and including five tunnels of 50m to 200m length and is fully equipped.
2. The Ballistic Station at Aeghion Plant for testing Aeghion plant production (arms). Testing facilities site is located inside Aeghion Plant premises. Test station range varies from 15 to 100 meters.
3. The Ballistic station at Lavrion Plant for testing ammunition and arms of medium caliber. Ballistic tests are executed at proving range of 200m located inside the Plant.
In addition, HDS uses various Hellenic Ministry of Defence proving grounds (mainly the Koskina proving ground at Evia island) for testing ammunition and various weapon systems.