Government & Security

Thermal Stability for Mission-Critical Systems
Modern defence systems increasingly rely on temperature-sensitive technologies – batteries, electronics, sensors, medical supplies and energetic materials. Extreme temperatures reduce performance, shorten component lifetime and compromise mission readiness.
va-Q-tec provides passive thermal protection technologies based on Vacuum Insulation Panels (VIP) and Phase Change Materials (PCM).
Conventional thermal management systems rely on complex active components such as compressors, fluid circulation, and electrical heaters. These approaches significantly increase power consumption, system weight, and the risk of mechanical failure. va-Q-tec eliminates these vulnerabilities with advanced passive thermal protection technologies that operate entirely without external energy input.
Proven Performance
Diverse Applications
Lithium-based energy systems lose significant performance in cold and hot environments. Passive thermal stabilization keeps cells within the optimal temperature window without external power, internal heaters or added system complexity.
Benefits include:
- increased usable battery capacity in extreme temperatures
- improved battery lifetime
- reduced power consumption by eliminating active heating
- immediate mission readiness without pre-heating
- lower system weight compared to conventional insulation or heater-based solutions
Relevant for: unmanned systems, electric defence vehicles, soldier systems, marine energy systems and mission-critical electronics
Thermal stabilization improves the performance, reliability and survivability of unmanned systems in extreme operating environments. Passive insulation and thermal buffering support longer endurance, stable payload performance and reduced thermal detectability.
Benefits include:
- stabilized battery temperature for improved endurance
- increased operational range in cold environments
- reduced infrared signature of engines, exhaust zones and critical subsystems
- improved sensor accuracy through stabilized internal temperatures
- plug-and-play integration into existing and new OEM platforms
Relevant for: UAVs, UGVs and autonomous defence platforms
Integrating ultra-thin, high-performance vacuum insulation into shelters, containers and tactical infrastructure increases usable interior space while reducing thermal loads and improving operational protection.
Benefits include:
- reduced energy consumption for heating and cooling
- more usable interior space through thinner insulation walls
- reduced thermal signature and improved operational security
- improved habitability in extreme climates
- retrofit and new-build integration options
Relevant for: mobile shelters, command posts, containerized systems, field infrastructure and deployable mission modules
Many defence materials require controlled temperature environments during storage and transport. Passive thermal packaging enables reliable protection without dependency on active cooling infrastructure.
Benefits include:
- reliable transport of temperature-sensitive materials without external power
- reduced logistical complexity and cooling-chain dependency
- improved resilience in remote and contested environments
- stable storage conditions for critical payloads
- lower operational risk compared to generator- or diesel-dependent cooling solutions
Relevant for: batteries, explosives, medical supplies, blood products, vaccines and sensitive electronics
Temperature-controlled logistics are critical for the safe transport and storage of vital medical supplies in demanding operational environments.
Benefits include:
- reliable temperature maintenance for various temperature ranges without dependency on external power
- extended thermal autonomy for remote deployments and long supply lines
- reduced logistical complexity by eliminating active refrigerated transport
- field-proven performance in global medical and humanitarian operations
- ensured efficacy and safety of life-saving medical countermeasures
Relevant for: blood products, vaccines, temperature-sensitive medication, medical countermeasures and field hospital supplies
Modern defence electronics generate increasing thermal loads while platforms continue to demand lower size, weight and power consumption. Passive thermal solutions help stabilize critical components without redesigning the full cooling architecture.
Benefits include:
- reduced operating temperatures of heat-sensitive electronics
- lower cooling demand and improved energy efficiency
- extended component lifetime and improved reliability
- retrofit potential without major platform redesign
Relevant for: avionics, radar systems, sensors, edge computing and mission-critical electronics
Proven Performance
Social Responsibility
va-Q-tec sees security as a social responsibility. With our technology, we contribute to the resilience of critical infrastructures and to Europe’s technological independence, while strictly adhering to ethical and regulatory standards.


















