Alaska Defense® designs and manufactures the most trusted military shelter systems in the world, engineered for rapid deployment, long-term durability, and mission-critical performance. To support the diverse needs of military operations, our military-grade shelters can be equipped with a wide range of specialized options that enhance comfort, efficiency, and survivability in any environment.
Whether deployed in arctic conditions, desert heat, or contested environments, Alaska Defense® offers configurable solutions to meet the unique requirements of every mission. Our commitment to innovation and reliability ensures that each military shelter system delivers unmatched protection, safety, and performance for the warfighter. Below are our standard and optional items from Alaska Defense®.
Alaska Defense® offers advanced flooring solutions for military shelter systems designed to provide stability, durability, and comfort over all terrain types. These flooring systems create a solid foundation, improving troop safety and operational efficiency while maintaining interior comfort in extreme climates.
Vinyl Flooring System (Standard)
Vinyl flooring is included with most 16’ to 40’ wide military shelters from Alaska Defense®, providing a durable, easy-to-clean surface for daily operations.
Alaska Sub-Flooring System™
A lightweight, low-cube, ruggedized flooring solution that installs in minutes, stores in a standard Alaska Reusable Container™, and extends the life of vinyl flooring placed on top of gravel, sand, or dirt.
Multiple Options for Modular Interlocking Hard Flooring
Multiple options available, providing durable, slip-resistant surfaces that can be quickly deployed, expanded, or reconfigured to meet mission requirements.
CoraDex® Flooring System
CoraDex® is a reusable and raised modular flooring system with insulated panels and a steel powder-coated frame, engineered for rapid setup, heavy load support, and reliable performance in extreme environments over uneven terrain.
Arctic Flooring System
An adjustable, raised, and insulated modular flooring system designed for deployment on uneven ground and in extreme cold environments, with an optional spindrift curtain system that prevents snow from drifting and accumulating beneath the shelter.
Alaska Defense® provides advanced insulation systems for military shelters engineered to maximize energy efficiency and maintain comfortable interior environments in extreme climates. These solutions reduce heating and cooling demands, improve energy savings, and enhance year-round performance.
Liner System (Standard)
Included with all 16’ to 40’ wide military shelters from Alaska Defense®, providing interior temperature control between +65˚F and +75˚F when deployed in ambient temperatures ranging from -25˚F to +125˚F.
EnerLayer®
A proprietary supplemental insulation system, EnerLayer® drastically improves thermal efficiency, reducing heating requirements by up to 35% and air conditioning demand by up to 33% in a 20’ × 32.5’ military shelter from Alaska Defense®.
Alaska Defense® provides privacy curtains for military shelters. Similar to hospital curtains, our heavy-duty privacy curtains are designed for rapid installation and quickly create semi-private spaces. They are commonly used in billeting facilities and medical shelters to enhance soldier and patient privacy.
Alaska Defense® delivers mission-critical heating and cooling systems for military shelters, engineered to maintain safe, operational environments in extreme climates. Choose from an assortment of systems designed to meet specific requirements or operational needs, each providing dependable, life-saving temperature regulation, energy efficiency, and reliable year-round performance.
Alaska ECU® (Standard) - 2.5, 5, and 10-Ton Capacities
The most widely chosen military-grade environmental control units (ECUs) for heating and cooling Alaska Defense® shelters, trusted by military forces for its proven performance, efficiency, and reliability across a wide range of operational environments.
Custom ECU and ACU Manufacturing
Custom-built environmental and air conditioning units engineered to meet specific mission requirements, offering scalable and adaptable climate control solutions.
Fuel-Fired Heaters
Portable, high-output fuel-fired heating systems that provide safe, efficient heat for military shelters and facilities operating in severe cold weather conditions.
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Alaska Defense® offers personnel entry solutions for military shelters, designed to provide secure, functional, and adaptable access points. From rugged zipper doors to durable hard doors with optional security hardware, these systems enable easy entry and exit while withstanding the toughest operational environments.
Hard Doors and Zipper Entries (Standard)
Heavy-duty double zipper entries and 30” × 80” hard doors are the standard access solutions for Alaska Defense® shelters, providing reliable, durable, and easy-to-use entry points.
Hard Doors with Panic Hardware
A unique 36” × 80” hard door equipped with panic hardware, offering strong, lightweight, and corrosion-resistant construction. This exclusive entry solution delivers long-lasting durability in harsh conditions and enhanced safety for high-traffic shelter operations.
Double Doors
Wider entry solution designed to accommodate the movement of larger equipment and supplies in and out of shelters.
Bump-Through Doors
Oversized entry option commonly used in dining facilities (DFACs) and mobile field hospitals, enabling high-traffic and equipment access.
Alaska Defense® provides equipment door solutions for military shelters, engineered to accommodate vehicles, aircraft, and large equipment with ease. From clamshell doors to insulated fabric roll-up systems and overhead metal doors, these entry solutions deliver secure, reliable access while maintaining energy efficiency.
Clamshell Door
Large, hinged door systems ideal for TUAV hangars, available from 20′ to 40′ wide, with motorized or manual operation options.
VertaLift™ Fabric Door
Single-panel fabric roll-up doors with aluminum frames and mil-spec vinyl, available from 8′ to 13′ wide and up to 20′ high, motorized for easy operation and insulated for energy efficiency.
Overhead Metal Door
Heavy-duty metal roll-up doors available in multiple sizes, ideal for LAMS, onsite warehousing, dining facilities, and aircraft hangars.
Alaska Defense® offers vestibule entry solutions for military shelters, designed to reduce air infiltration, improve interior temperature control, and lower overall energy consumption. By creating a buffer zone between the interior and exterior, vestibule entries enhance comfort and increase the efficiency of heating and cooling systems in all climates.
Vestibule with Zipper Entry
A rapidly deployable entry solution using a heavy-duty double zipper door to limit air exchange and maintain a temperature-controlled interior environment.
Vestibule with Hard Door and Cipher Lock
A proven and preferred vestibule entry option for tactical operations centers (TOCs) feature a secure hard door, offering superior protection, access control, and energy efficiency.
Vestibule with Bump-Through Doors
A vestibule entry option commonly used for DFACs and field hospitals, to accommodate heavy foot traffic and equipment movement while reducing energy loss.
Alaska Defense® provides transport solutions for military shelters and equipment, engineered to ensure safe, efficient, and repeatable deployment worldwide. From rugged, reusable containers and aluminum cargo cases to economical wood crates and durable carry bag systems, these transport solutions streamline logistics and protect mission-critical assets in transit.
Wood Crates (Standard)
By default, when other options are not chosen, wood crates are used to provide a cost-effective shipping solution designed to deliver Alaska Defense® military shelters and equipment securely and economically.
Alaska Reusable Container™
Heavy-duty rotomolded shipping case with removable lids, available in multiple sizes (medium: 92″ × 58″ × 34″, large: 102″ × 40″ × 49.5″) and in tan or military green.
Aluminum Cargo Containers
Built from aircraft-grade aluminum with a protective powder coat, featuring two fold-down sides, a removable lid, and forklift pockets for easy handling (104″ × 84″ × 47″).
Alaska Carry Bag System™
Mil-spec, water- and abrasion-resistant woven nylon carry bags for quick-erect shelters like the Alaska XP®, designed for one- or two-person lifts and tailored for vehicle or aircraft transport.
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Alaska Defense® also provides specialized solutions that enhance the performance, sustainability, and survivability of our military shelter systems. These options are designed to reduce energy demands, improve concealment, and extend operational capability in any environment.
Alaska Solar Fly®
Alaska Solar Fly® is an add-on shade system that reduces solar heat load, lowers interior shelter temperatures, and improves energy efficiency in extreme climates.
TRACS™
TRACS™ (Thermal, Radar, Aerial Concealment System) is a multispectral camouflage netting system that provides concealment from visual, thermal, infrared, and radar detection, engineered to support survivability in modern battlefields.
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