Webasto at Eurosatory 2026

Webasto demonstrated its latest thermal management and air treatment solutions for tactical vehicles and stationary shelters at Eurosatory. These systems are engineered to maintain stable environmental conditions for personnel and electronic infrastructure under extreme climatic parameters.

Operational Challenges in Military Technical Infrastructure
Military vehicles and containerized shelter modules require strict environmental regulation to protect mission-critical equipment and support personnel performance. Fluctuations in ambient temperature and poor air quality pose significant risks to the reliability of communication, command operations, and digital infrastructure. Systems deployed in these environments must withstand severe physical demand, adapt to varying altitudes, and limit electromagnetic emissions to prevent electronic detection.

Vehicle Heating and Cooling Architecture
To address vehicle integration challenges, the technical solution leverages specific hardware engineering for independent cabin and component regulation. The Air Top Evo 40/55 air heater series utilizes automatic altitude adjustment to maintain consistent combustion efficiency across diverse deployment zones. For high-frequency environments, integrated radio frequency interference filters mitigate electromagnetic signatures.

When higher thermal capacities are required, dual-unit configurations link two air heaters into a single control loop. For coolant-based heating, the Thermo Pro 90 HDD system provides up to 9.1 kW of heating output. It features an integrated function that ensures reliable ignition and operation at extremely low ambient temperatures. For lighter mission vehicles, the Thermo Top Pro 50 provides up to 5 kW of output and interfaces directly with the vehicle architecture via local interconnect network bus or analog signals, utilizing heavy-duty sealed connector series interfaces for robust physical integration. Roof-integrated air conditioning units provide climate control while maintaining a low profile to minimize the physical and electromagnetic profile of the platform.

Shelter Climate Control and Air Management
For stationary and mobile shelters housing communication and technical infrastructure, environmental stability is managed by the externally mounted UKG12 air conditioning unit. This system delivers up to 12 kW of cooling capacity and 7 kW of heating capacity through automated temperature control loops.

The system architecture allows multiple UKG12 units to be networked together. They can be integrated into higher-level building management networks or operated via remote control interfaces. To ensure comprehensive environmental safety, these climate systems integrate with dedicated air filtration solutions to remove airborne contaminants from enclosed workspaces. The combined systems comply with international military standards and are compatible with standard NATO system architectures, ensuring interoperability across different defense platforms and smart building systems.

Expected Impact on System Reliability
Implementing these thermal management systems stabilizes internal environments, preventing component degradation caused by thermal stress. The inclusion of independent preheating mechanisms maintains engine and critical component readiness without requiring continuous engine operation, reducing fuel consumption and mechanical wear during extended standby phases.

Edited by Evgeny Churilov, Induportals Media - Adapted by AI.

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