Head protection and power management specialist Galvion has received further orders from the US Department of Defense (DoD) for its MAX-8 Mission Adaptive Charging Station and Squad Power Manager (SPM), the company announced on 10 October 2024.
The company’s Nerv Centr power management solutions have been selected as a 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.
Initial orders are for 124 combined SPM and MAX-8 systems to support US National Guard and US Army DRSKO requirements following the successful completion of their user evaluation trials in late 2023. Deliveries of these systems will begin in late 2024. Additional orders are expected to support the specific CBRND DRSKO requirements of the US Air Force and US Marine Corps when subsequent fiscal year funding is released and service-specific power management requirements are validated.
The Galvion Nerv Centr SPM kit provides a lightweight and compact multi-functional system to enable the harvesting and management of energy from multiple sources. Using a customised selection of intelligent cables, the system provides the ability to scavenge, distribute and manage power from multiple power sources (solar, AC, DC, military batteries, NATO plugs and vehicles) and convert that power into a usable format for powering devices and peripheral equipment as well as recharging batteries.
Galvion’s Nerv Centr MAX-8 system is a portable charging solution built to withstand the harsh conditions of expeditionary operations. With the ability to draw power from multiple sources, including AC, solar and vehicle, the MAX-8 battery adapters offer the ability to charge different types of batteries simultaneously, with no setting changes needed.
The SPM and MAX-8 both feature intelligent functionality, including prioritisation of needs, topping off the fullest battery first, automatic evaluation of power source and adjustment of charge rates to maximise power and minimise charge time.
Todd Stirtzinger, CEO at Galvion, was quoted as saying in a company press release, “We’re very proud to be supplying CBRND warfighters with customised solutions that will improve the power management efficiency of their DRSKO kits. Our systems are deployed across multiple US units and organisations to enhance the overall capability that helps to protect the warfighter and the nation.
“Our priority at Galvion is to deliver operational efficiencies and effectiveness for our users,” he added. “These power management solutions simplify logistics by reducing battery burden and resupply requirements while ensuring that all mission-critical equipment is powered and ready to go in even the most austere environments. Faster charging means less burden while out in the field, allowing teams to do more with less, and that is what drives everything that we do here at Galvion.”
