DHS Systems - DRASH Quick-Erect Rugged Shelters

DHS Systems International is the international subsidiary of DHS Technologies, serving customers stretching across the globe. For more than 25 years, DHS Technologies and its American subsidiary, DHS Systems, have been the world leaders of soft-walled shelter technology, serving military, medical, government and civilian agencies alike.

In 2004, DHS Technologies established DHS Systems International (then known as MilSys (UK) Ltd) with headquarters in Hereford, England. Both DHS Technologies and its subsidiaries are wholly-owned by DHS management and The Carlyle Group.

Rapid assembly shelter systems

Responsible for sales outside of the US, DHS Systems International sells numerous products from its parent company's DRASH and Reeves EMS brands, while also offering its own product line.

DRASH, which stands for the Deployable Rapid Assembly Shelter, is a quick-erect/strike shelter system that integrates shelter, mobility, lighting, heating, cooling and power distribution in one flexible package. DRASH features six different series of shelters with 64 models ranging in size from 33sq ft-1,250 sq ft, all of which can be interconnected, allowing for effective joint operations.

Portable communications equipment for military applications

Prominent products also include DRASH Deployable Command and Control Equipment (DC2E), which was developed to solve the information management problems facing today's commanders. Compromised of projector systems and audio visual switching systems, DC2E provides lightweight, portable communications technology by fusing multiple feeds of information onto a single display or more if needed.

The company also offers the Incident Command Post System (ICPS), a highly mobile platform with multiple applications such as incident command post or point of distribution center. Numerous supporting accessories are available as well.

Emergency response products for the defence industry

The Reeves EMS brand includes a full line of emergency response products and accessories, including decontamination systems, patient movement equipment, emergency bedding, gear bags and a line of 'turn-key' shelter systems designed for various field operations. Products unique to DHS Systems International range from CELOX™, a haemostatic agent that controls even the most severe bleeding, to power, environmental control and lighting equipment built to European Union (EU) requirements.

Global supply of shelter sytems

With more than 17,000 shelters currently in use with NATO forces, DRASH has been deployed around the world as command and control centers, medical treatment facilities, life support areas, UAV hangers, and maintenance and logistical support facilities.

Already in extensive use throughout the US military, DRASH was named part of the US Army's Standard Integrated Command Post System in 2008. DRASH has also been deployed by the armed forces of Austria, Japan, Italy, Poland, Romania, Spain, Turkey and the UK, as well as numerous government and civilian agencies. Additionally, Reeves EMS mass casualty systems and mobile decontamination systems have been deployed by emergency response organisations in the US and around the world, including as part of multiple terrorist and natural disaster recovery efforts.

Sales, technical and maintenance support

DHS Systems International provides sales, technical and maintenance support through a network of business development representatives and logistician located around the world. The company attends numerous exhibitions each year and potential customers are encouraged to visit the company's headquarters in Hereford to view ongoing operations.