Galvion, a global leader in the design and manufacture of integrated power and data management solutions and innovative head protection systems, has received a number of orders from the United States Marine Corps (USMC) for its Nerv Centr® power and data products.
Galvion recently received an order for 5,000 SoloPack™ II lithium-ion batteries and a $1.5 million order for additional auxiliary cables to further support the USMC’s fielded Portable Power Scavenger Systems.
The SoloPack™ II batteries ordered will support the USMC’s fire support and coordination systems using portable handheld devices to deploy support weapons in accordance with the maneuver elements used by the Marines.
Galvion’s original 98Wh SoloPack™ batteries were included in the kits when they went into service in 2018. This new order of 5,000 SoloPack™ II will provide more power to better power these critical systems. Small, lightweight and energy-dense, the SoloPack II provides 140Wh of energy (40 percent more energy storage capacity than the original SoloPack) while maintaining the familiar, compact form factor users have come to expect from the Nerv Centr® line. SoloPack II fits in a magazine pouch for easy storage and weighs just 750 grams.
In December 2022, Galvion announced an $11 million contract to deliver a customized Squad Power Manager™ (SPM) kit to every Marine Expeditionary Force within the Marine Corps, including the Reserve Forces.
The USMC’s Portable Power Scavenger System (P2S2) kits include Galvion’s SPM and an assortment of cables, connectors and accessories that enable the receipt, distribution and management of power from multiple power sources, including solar, AC, DC, military batteries, NATO plugs and vehicle cigarette lighter/alternator attachments.
The SPM kit can take power from partially discharged batteries, vehicles and standard wall outlets and convert that power into a usable format for powering devices and charging batteries.
The recently received order for additional auxiliary cables will expand and further enhance the functionality of the USMC’s fielded P2S2 kits.
Todd StirtzingerCEO at Galvion, said, “The United States Marines are some of the toughest fighters in the world and we are incredibly proud to provide them with equipment that supports their missions. The power and management solutions we provide help reduce physical and logistical burden by maintaining power for longer with less weight.”
He continued, “The fact that these orders expand and enhance the capabilities Galvion has already delivered to the Marines is an example of our commitment to responding to the ever-changing needs of our customers. We receive a number of repeat orders from partners around the world, which means we are doing something right; this latest round of orders from the USMC is a proud moment for our entire team.”
