The World’s Most Advanced and Cost-Effective Military Shelter Systems
Welcome to Alaska Defense®, where readiness and unmatched reliability are built into every military shelter system we offer. To explore our range of cutting-edge military solutions, click on the images below.

Alaska Small Shelter System®
The only USAF-approved Small Shelter System


Alaska XP® Shelter System
Quick-erect military shelter systems


Alaska Medium Shelter System®
The USAF Medium Shelter System of choice


Containerized Hygiene Facilities
Shower and latrine facilities with private stalls


Turnkey Base Camps
Camp and FOB solutions, 50 to 50,000 PAX


Alaska ECU®
25,000+ Military HVAC units deployed worldwide


Portable Immigration Facilities
Secure, scalable, and configurable spaces.


Alaska Xterra®
Military trailer with built-in generator and ECU


Alaska SkyDome™ Enclosures
Fully retractable radar and equipment enclosures


Alaska TRACS™
The ultimate multispectral camouflage system


Medical Shelter Systems
Turnkey field hospitals and medical facilities


Light Towers / Light Carts
1 kW and 3 kW tactical lighting systems

Alaska Defense® is the world’s leading provider of military shelter systems and turnkey base camps. No other company can match our past performance:
- Over 37,000 military shelters
- Over 25,000 Alaska ECUs® (Environmental Control Units)
- Deployed in 85+ countries
Alaska Defense® offers the widest range of military shelter systems in the world:
- Turnkey base camps (50 to 5,000 troops)
- Medical facilities and mobile field hospitals (level 1 to level 3)
- Tactical operations centers (TOCs, company to division-size)
- Portable Immigration Facilities
- Cold weather military shelters
- Aircraft hangars
- Radar enclosures
- Ultra-lightweight camouflage screen systems
- Containerized showers, latrines, laundries, BICON kitchen units with DFACs
- Military trailers
- Tactical light towers
- Military Generators
Alaska Defense®—renowned for producing the world’s most popular military shelters and ECUs—is proud to announce our new capability to design and manufacture custom military ACUs (Air Conditioning Units) and ECUs (Environmental Control Units) ranging from 12,000 to 120,000 BTUs.
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Benefits of Purchasing from Alaska Defense®
- One-stop shopping for turnkey solutions
- Certified test reports for wind, snow, rain, and R-values
- 24-hour stockpile
- Fastest manufacturing capability in the world
- 350+ employees and 350,000+ SF of manufacturing space
- Largest production range in the industry
- Structures from 6’ to 120’ wide, any length
- Solar shades and insulation systems
- ECUs ranging from 2.5-tons to 10-tons
- Power distribution systems
- Containerized showers, latrines, laundries, and kitchens
- Troop support packages
- SMEs available for training and installation
- Low life cycle cost
- 10-year shelter and ECU warranty – the longest in the industry!
- 100% Berry Compliant

The Official U.S. Air Force Small Shelter System
The Alaska Small Shelter System® is the only military shelter successfully tested to meet all the requirements in the U.S. Air Force’s Operational Requirements Document (ORD). It is the official Small Shelter System for all USAF BEAR packages.

Portable Immigration Facilities
Portable immigration facilities from Alaska Defense® deliver a rapidly deployable, modular solution for temporary detention operations. Engineered for extreme durability and compliance, these shelters provide safe, humane care with flexible configurations for housing, medical care, visitation centers, and multiple administrative functions.

Custom Military ACU and ECU Manufacturing
Alaska Defense® leverages its expertise to offer custom design, engineering, and manufacturing of specialized military ACUs and ECUs. Tailored for rigorous military and government applications, these solutions feature modular designs and American-made quality to ensure unmatched performance in extreme environments.

SkyDome 19™
The SkyDome 19™ is a portable, heavy-duty radar or artillery enclosure. It is 19’ wide and capable of opening or closing in less than 2 minutes, providing superior protection from harsh conditions. SkyDome 26™ and 35™ coming soon.

BICON Kitchen Unit with DFAC
Alaska Defense® provides an expandable BICON kitchen and temperature-controlled dining facility for rapid deployment in remote environments. Fully functional in minutes, it ensures personnel receive nutritious, hot meals—boosting morale, readiness, and comfort even in challenging conditions.