Galvion secures US DoD orders for MAX-8 charging station and Squad Power Manager
According to a PR published by Galvion on October 10, 2024, the leader in integrated power management and head protection systems, has received new orders from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) for its MAX-8 Mission Adaptive Charging Station™ and Squad Power Manager™ (SPM).
These systems are part of a System Modernization Program (SMP) for the Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense (JPEO-CBRND) Dismounted Reconnaissance Sets, Kits, and Outfits (DRSKO) Program of Record.
The announcement coincides with Galvion’s participation at the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C., from October 14-16, 2024, where the company will exhibit at booth 733.
The new orders include 124 combined MAX-8 and SPM systems to support the Army and National Guard’s DRSKO requirements. Deliveries will begin in late 2024, following successful user evaluation trials completed in late 2023. The DoD is expected to place additional orders to meet the CBRND DRSKO requirements of other service branches, such as the Air Force and Marines, pending future fiscal year funding.
Galvion’s Nerv Centr® power management solutions offer lightweight, portable systems that optimize energy management from multiple sources, including solar, AC, DC, military batteries, NATO plugs, and vehicles.
The Squad Power Manager™ allows for efficient power scavenging, distribution, and conversion, ensuring that devices and batteries are consistently charged. Meanwhile, the MAX-8 charging station, designed for rugged field conditions, can simultaneously charge various battery types without manual adjustments, enhancing logistical efficiency.
SMP and JPEO-CBRND
The SMP’s focus is on modernizing equipment to ensure the U.S. military can operate effectively in environments contaminated by chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear agents.
This includes the development and deployment of advanced sensors, protective gear, medical countermeasures, and information management systems to enable real-time threat detection, hazard assessment, and operational decision-making. A notable aspect of the program is its emphasis on integrating digital technologies for enhanced situational awareness, which allows commanders to make faster and more informed tactical decisions in CBRN-threatened areas.