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DHS Systems International is the global provider of Deployable Rapid Assembly Shelters, widely known as DRASH.
DHS Systems International is the global provider of deployable rapid assembly shelters, widely known as DRASH.
DHS recognizes that soldiers require equipment that is as resilient as they are. Whether in times of peace or in times of war, it is imperative that soldiers have the most functional technology to accommodate their missions. That is why DHS offers a range of products that provide solutions to the toughest problems affecting today’s military.
Every product undergoes rigorous testing to ensure that the end user has the most reliable and secure technology on the market. It is because of this demonstrated reliability that DRASH products have been an essential element in the US Army’s Standard Integrated Command Post System (SICPS). Under the SICPS, DRASH trailer mounted support systems (TMSS) provide army personnel with high-mobility tactical operation centers that are rapidly deployable for command and control communications on the battlefield.
DRASH has a reputation for its capability to transform a series of products into a total system solution. It does this by integrating shelter, mobility, lighting, heating, cooling, power distribution, and command and control equipment into one package. DRASH is now extending its brand even further to incorporate energy efficient products into its already extensive line of equipment.
DRASH equipment has many applications including but not limited to: command and control centers, medical systems, life support areas, maintenance systems, UAV hangers, satellite support systems, homeland response force systems and mortuary affairs collection points.
DRASH deployable rapid assembly shelters are the epitome of quick and efficient soft-walled technology. All shelters are rapidly deployable and structured with an advanced, highly flexible composite material called Titanite. The shelter’s frame is comprised of pairs of Titanite struts that connect at key points in the framework called hubs. These hubs account for rapid deployment, as they enable the entire shelter to be pushed up and out swiftly without additional assembly.
The shelter comes pre-attached with a double layer of Xytex, a high-tech fabric that provides insulation from hot and cold temperatures. The specially coated fabric is fire retardant, water repellant and resistant to mildew, abrasion and ultraviolet rays.
DRASH shelters come in a variety of sizes and divide into separate categories according to their width. Beginning with the smallest C Series shelter at 109ft2 (2.3m wide), and ending with the largest J Series shelter, at 1,250ft2 (116m wide), the range in size accommodates a diversity of client needs. In addition, every shelter is easily connectable to any other shelter regardless of the series or model.
An integral component of the DRASH shelter system is the Utility Support Trailer (UST). A UST is a support system designed to provide mobility, power and/or environmental control for all DRASH shelters. Environmental Control Units (ECU) insure the proper temperature and climate control within a shelter. USTs come in various models, tailoring to the energy needs of every mission.
Depending on the model, a UST comes equipped with a generator and/or ECU, a component of the total system solution that ensures that shelters are operable in all weather conditions. Some trailers incorporate a new energy efficient Intelligent Power Technology (IPT), while other trailers have traditional analog systems. All trailers are operable in rough terrain, and are easily towable by military vehicles.
DRASH Intelligent Power Technology (IPT) is a digital generator system that provides soldiers with the ability to control energy consumption on the battlefield. When IPT is active, it forms a microgrid of networked power that controls every generator underneath it to adjust to changing power demands within a tactical operation center.
IPT recognizes energy inputs and supplies power only where it is necessary, reducing energy waste and overall fuel expenditure. IPT is easy to set up, as it is designed for plug and play capability. The system is transportable and fully equipped to operate in even the toughest terrain. Rigorous testing supports IPT’s robust functionality, high mobility and energy efficiency, ensuring that warfighters who choose IPT will operate with secure and reliable equipment.
DRASH Deployable Command and Control Equipment (DC2E) comprises a full line of projector systems, audiovisual switching systems and system accessories, all designed to facilitate information management on the battlefield.
DC2E equipment is portable and lightweight, so setting up and dismantling requires minimal time and few personnel. Screen displays are available in medium, large, and now an extra-large design. Depending on the model, the system may have a front or rear projection.
Audiovisual systems include mini, small, medium and large variants. An intelligent data distribution system, microphone system, clock system, IPT remote monitor and tactical utility field furniture are additional accessories that complete the DC2E line.
Intelligent Power Technology® (IPT) upgrade kits are now available. Intelligent Power Technology® is an advanced smart system that automatically turns generators on and off depending on real-time demands.
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28 October 2013In our quarterly update, DHS Technologies discusses the success of their DRASH products with the US military, the latest products and upgrades available for clients, and an interview with central regional manager Trent Baer reveals how business development could benefit clients.
23 October 2013DHS Systems outlines the several steps you can take to ensure that your medium or large trailer-mounted support system (TMSS) runs properly in the warm weather.
30 April 2013The DHS Business Development team is a group of extremely knowledgeable and experienced representatives whose background and expertise have proven to be an asset to customers seeking information and assistance. In an interview, East regional manager, Scott Jackson, provides some insight about himself and his AOR.
30 April 2013March 17-23 was a busy week in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, with the Shadow Warrior and Global Response Force Expos demonstrating the latest equipment for soldiers and DA civilians. DHS Systems was present at both expos to discuss the variety of equipment available through its DRASH line to help the warfighter meet multi-mission challenges.
29 April 2013On April 1, 2013, DHS Systems, military manufacturer of the Deployable Rapid Assembly Shelter (DRASH), moved its Ft. Bliss support facility to another location in El Paso, Texas, US.
29 April 2013DHS Systems International (DHSI) has already attended a number of events this year, including IDEX and Marine West Expo.
3 April 2013DHS developed its Intelligent Power Technology® (IPT) trailer to enhance energy efficiency on the battlefield. Since its inception, IPT has been continually improved to reflect the needs of the modern warfighter.
3 April 2013DHS Systems, known for its Deployable Rapid Assembly Shelters (DRASH), has become an industry leader in developing energy-efficient power management systems for the military.
3 April 2013DHS Systems LLC, known for its Deployable Rapid Assembly Shelters (DRASH), has become an industry leader in developing energy efficient power management systems for the military. DHS's intelligent power technology (IPT) a networked power micro-grid system that optimises generators to fluctuating power demands has proven its energy saving capabilities at the Networked Integrated Evaluation (NIE) 13.1.
14 March 2013On February 17-21 2013, DHS Systems International, will be displaying several of its Deployable Rapid Assembly Shelters (DRASH) during the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX). The exhibition will be taking place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
1 February 2013In recent weeks, flu has topped headlines as being one of the worst outbreaks in years. The virus is spreading at an exponential rate, forcing many infected Americans to skip work or school and head for hospitals.
28 January 2013Hurricane Sandy was devastating for residents throughout the Northeast.
5 December 2012In July of 2012, DHS Systems LLC, creator of the Deployable Rapid Assembly Shelter (DRASH), sold a line of 5-ton ECUs and Skid Carts to General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) for its U.S. Army Gray Eagle Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS).
29 November 2012The 2012 Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Conference and Exposition will take place on the 22-24 of October, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC.
2 October 2012Military forces stationed around the world all share a common problem when it comes to battling environmental factors in the field.
13 August 2012During a mass casualty event, emergency response personnel depend on reliable equipment to help them control hazardous conditions.
13 August 2012Originally designed to solve the issue of information dissemination and management on the battlefield, DHS Systems introduced its deployable command and control equipment (DC2E) to its DRASH product line in 2005.
8 June 2012In October 2011, medical professionals of the 250th Forward Surgical Team treated two patients in a simulated field environment exercise.
20 February 2012Last year, the Joint Force Air Component Headquarters (JFACHQ), one of the Royal Air Force's (RAF) Command and Control (C2) assets participated in Air Combat Power Visit (ACPV) held at Royal Air Force Waddington in Lincolnshire, UK.
20 February 2012The US military are the single largest consumer of petroleum in the world. As a result, the Defense department has been taking aggressive measures to improve energy efficiency.
20 February 2012DHS Technologies, the parent company of DHS Systems, today announced that a new solution has been added to its diverse portfolio of durable and highly reliable DRASH deployable command and control equipment, known in the field by end-users as DC2E.
8 December 2011Known as one of the largest military trade shows of the year, the annual Association of the United States Army (AUSA) annual meeting and exposition was held in Washington, DC this year.
24 November 2011On Saturday 27 August 2011 members of the US Department of the Interior's National Park Service regional incident command team set out for a pre-deployment mobilisation in response to Hurricane Irene, which they anticipated would make landfall on Sunday 28 August.
24 November 2011DHS System's was inducted into the US National Guard Educational Foundation's Legion de Lafayette for their support of the guard and its heritage at a reception held at the National Guard Memorial in Washington, DC.
23 November 2011Preventing the spread of infection is a battle being fought, not just in civilian healthcare settings worldwide, but in the military healthcare system as well.
23 November 2011DHS Technologies, a leading manufacturer in shelter solutions for the military and emergency responders, today announced a new fabric solution for its line of DRASH shelters. The new fabric, XYTEX 500™, will offer 99.99% protection against microbes and other disease-causing microorganisms that come in contact with it. The World Health Organization recognizes microbes and the infections they spread as a leading cause of death in the world today.
21 October 2011DHS Systems International will be showcasing its range of products and technologies, including DRASH, the mobile quick-erect shelter system, at this year's Defence & Security Equipment International (DSEi) expo. DSEi takes place on the 13-16 September, 2011, at ExCel London. DHS Sys
8 September 2011DHS Technologies' international subsidiary DHS Systems International based in Hereford, UK and DHS Systems, based in the US, will be unveiling several new innovative solutions and products while holding ongoing demonstrations of its Deployable Rapid Assembly Shelter (DRASH) quick, setup shelters
6 September 2011Imagine assembling a surgical suite in just one hour that is capable of delivering life-saving care to both wounded soldiers near enemy lines or seriously-injured civilians after a natural disaster. Imagine a large train derailment or some other CBRNE (chemical, biological, radiological or nuclea
5 May 2011In November 2010, DHS Systems was named a finalist in GSN: Government Security News' second annual Homeland Security Awards competition. The awards, which were handed out on 8 November during a gala dinner in Washington DC, celebrated outstanding achievements by security vendors and govern
6 December 2010As of 31 October 2010, military contractor DHS Technologies' international subsidiary, formerly known as MilSys (UK), will be operating under the new name of DHS Systems International. The renaming comes at a time when DHS Technologies, known primarily for its Deployable Rapid Assembly
1 November 2010DHS Technologies recently announced it has expanded its line of DRASH satellite support systems to accommodate the warfighter information network-tactical (WIN-T). The company began work on its new WIN-T shelter system while attending a fielding with the Alabama National Guard this sum
29 September 2010On September 9, 2010, Wounded Warrior Project (WWP), in partnership with DHS Technologies and Under Armour, completed construction on its new DRASH bunker at Under Armour’s distribution house in Curtis Bay, Maryland. The bunker will be used for volunteers as they put together backpacks
22 September 2010On August 18, 2010, shelter manufacturer DHS Technologies LLC showcased several of its mobile emergency facilities, including a field hospital, surge facility and incident command post, during a disaster management demonstration in DuPont, Washington. The facilities were constructed fr
18 August 2010Military contractor DHS Technologies has donated a 304ft² shelter to the O'Higgins Region of Chile to support recovery efforts following the February earthquake that devastated much of the South American country. DHS Technologies announced its donation on 16 June during the Rebuild
27 June 2010DHS Technologies has displayed the latest in mobile infrastructure technology at the company's first-ever capabilities demonstration. The event, which was held near DHS's manufacturing facility in Huntsville, Alabama, was attended by military officials and first responders from as far away as Sou
6 June 2010On 16 April 2010, General Carlton W Fulford, USMC, a member of DHS Technologies's board of directors, was among those honored during the US Naval Academy's 12th annual distinguished graduate award ceremony. Presented by the US Naval Academy alumni association, the distinguished graduat
3 May 2010UK company MilSys, the international subsidiary of DRASH manufacturer DHS Technologies, has been awarded a contract to provide Celox™ gauze to the British Armed Forces. The hemostat will be used to treat patients for severe bleeding resulting from injuries sustained in the theater of operat
12 April 2010DHS Technologies recently launched a newly revised software program that will allow customers to design their own unique shelter solution. VTAP 2.0, or the second edition of the Virtual Tactical Application Program, allows users to simultaneously build 2D and 3D renderings of deployable
18 March 2010On January 14, 2010, Beachmaster Unit Two (BMU-2) set sail aboard multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) for Haiti. The unit was deployed as part of Operation Unified Response to help stabilise and improve conditions in the Caribbean country following last month's quake. <
28 February 2010Since the earthquake that devastated Haiti on 12 January 2010, thousands of US troops have poured into the country to help distribute food, water, medicine and other supplies to survivors and to evacuate patients in need of medical care. Among the first troops to arrive were personnel
18 February 2010On 7 February, 2010, an explosion at the Kleen Energy Systems plant in Middletown, Connecticut killed five workers and left many more injured. The blast, which took place during a test of natural gas lines running through the nearly finished facility, could be felt and heard by residents for mile
8 February 2010Military contractor DHS Systems LLC recently introduced the newest product to join its line of deployable command and control equipment (DC2E) – the DC2E large transformer projection screen display. Designed to fit into a 1,250 square foot DRASH J Series shelter, the DC2E large transfor
6 December 2009Several residential districts in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro were left devastated after heavy rains slammed the country's south-eastern region this November. Thousands of homes were destroyed and millions more were left without power or water. With many residents in desperate
6 December 2009On Monday, 26 October 2009, HRH the Princess Royal visited MilSys (UK) Ltd in Hereford to mark the national and international success of the company. MilSys provides deployable rapid assembly shelters (DRASH) to the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) and international markets. HRH the Princes
3 November 2009Joint Task Force Civil Support (JTF-CS) recently purchased a Reeves Incident Command Post (ICP) Trailer. The system will be used as part of JTF-CS command efforts across the country. A subordinate of US Northern Command, JTF-CS is responsible for the command and control of Department o
1 November 2009On September 21, 2009, staff at the Dell Children’s Medical Center in Austin, Texas set up two DRASH 5XB Shelters outside of the hospital’s emergency room to serve as triage and treatment centers during this year’s flu season. The shelters, which together offer more than 700 square fee
30 September 2009DRASH Deployable Command and Control Equipment (DC2E), a complete audio visual screen system that joins various feeds of information onto single or multiple screens, will now be available through the US General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule. The product, which was launched in t
7 September 2009Huntsville, Alabama - On Tuesday, August 25, 2009, military shelter and trailer manufacturer DHS Systems celebrated the production and delivery of its 2,500th trailer-mounted support system (TMSS) to the US Army. The milestone was marked with an event at the company's manufacturing facilit
25 August 2009The Brazilian State of Rio de Janeiro has awarded military contracting company DHS Systems LLC and Brazilian medical supply distributor Oscar Iskin a $1.2 million contract to initially provide two mobile field hospitals for use during large-scale emergencies. The mobile hospitals, eac
30 July 2009DHS Systems LLC recently announced that its line of Deployable Rapid Assembly Shelter (DRASH) Systems can now accommodate the Satellite Transportable Terminal (STT) and similar communications platforms. DRASH STT Shelter Systems join STT communications technology and DRASH, a soft-wall
4 June 2009On 1 June military shelter contracting company DHS Systems LLC opened a new support facility (SF) for the First Infantry Division and nearby units of Fort Riley in Manhattan, Kansas. The 3,200sqft facility, which includes a 2,000sqft bay area and square-acre yard for outdoor repairs an
31 May 2009The start of 2009 saw numerous changes to DHS Systems' line of DRASH utility shelter transport (UST) trailers. The alterations were made as part of an effort to standardise the trailer line. Throughout the planning stage engineers based their designs on the TMSS medium and large systems
3 May 2009DHS Systems LLC has revealed several changes to its deployable rapid assembly shelter (DRASH) deployable command and control equipment (DC2E). Introduced in November, the DC2E large-screen display is a projector system designed for users operating in large workstations, including the
31 March 2009On 5 February, the 5th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division (5/2 SBCT) began their harshest assignment yet. Formed a mere two years ago, the Stryker Brigade had been directed to travel 1,200 miles into the desert and engage in multiple battles. The 5/2 SBCT was not trekking through
26 February 2009On 17 December, the 5th Brigade Combat Team (BCT) attended a demo held by DRASH representatives at Fort Bliss. The 1st Brigade, 1AD, 1-36 Infantry, 5th Brigade, 1AD, and several brigade support battalions also attended. During the exercise, a TMSS large system, a TMSS medium system, two
1 February 2009DHS Systems conducted system training for its HP-2C/308 Intelligent Trailer on December 8-12. The exercise, held at Fort Bliss, Texas, included a digitally controlled battery support center trailer designed to provide environmental control and power to shelters that are part of Intelligent Traile
29 December 2008The Hamilton County Health Department in Indiana, USA recently purchased the Reeves ICP. Along with a deployable rapid assembly shelter (DRASH) MX shelter, the system will serve as a mobile point-of-dispensing site. Having purchased a DRASH shelter to be used as an alternate care site
29 December 2008DHS Technologies subsidiaries MilSys (UK), based in Hereford, the UK, and DHS Systems, based in Orangeburg, NY, recently delivered what is believed to be NATO's first DRASH role two medical facility and its first non-US rapidly deployable corps headquarters to Turkey's NATO Rapid Deployment Corps
17 May 2007On Friday, January 7 and Saturday, January 8, 2006, DHS Technologies LLC engineers, field technicians and documentation specialists trained more than 30 Department of Public Health, EMS and firefighter personnel to set up the first major components of Connecticut's new Rapid Deployment Medical
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