DHS and BEL to provide Deployable Rapid Assembly Shelters to Indian Army

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Mumbai: DHS Systems International, world’s third largest deployable shelter manufacturer, has entered India, through a long term deal with Bharat Electronics Limited – Navi Mumbai unit, and has already supplied 24 shelters to BEL for use by Indian Army. The company aims to generate revenue of 100 crore in the next three years from the Defence and Healthcare sector in India and also put up a manufacturing facility by 2015. DHS has over 64 shelter models, some of which will be displayed during Defence Expo 2012, including the J shelter which is the biggest one & measures 1,250 square feet. DRASH shelters can serve as fully functional hospitals, command posts, communication centers, battalion aid stations etc. in as less as 5 to 30 minutes (depending on the size). They are a boon for Defence Forces in high-altitude battle areas, for sheltering soldiers, equipment and supplies etc. grappling with acute lack of infrastructure.

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