RDMSS
The worlds most advanced soft walled shelter system.
RDMSS. The worlds most advanced shelter system
The Rapidly Deployable Modular Softwall Shelter (RDMSS) is Weatherhaven’s most advanced soft-walled solution. Built from stringent military requirements, RDMSS delivers rapid deployability, unmatched versatility, and enduring reliability. Years of development, testing, and investment have resulted in a shelter system that leads the world in technology, innovation, working environment, and logistical simplicity. Designed for global use in any climatic zone, RDMSS gives operators a mission-ready solution for today’s most demanding operational challenges.
Modular shelters configurable to mission scale and operational footprint
RDMSS comes in standard sizes—1-Mod, 2-Mod, and 4-Mod—with hubs and interfaces enabling limitless configuration. Shelters can be deployed individually or complexed into larger, integrated compounds. The eco-skeleton aluminum frame with advanced flysheets or solar shades provides maximum efficiency, while internal space is optimised for operational use. This modularity ensures flexibility: from small team tasks to brigade-level headquarters, RDMSS can be tailored to the exact footprint required by mission planners.
Key Features
Full blackout construction.
Integrated ECU and cable ports.
Interchangeable hard or soft doors.
Fully insulated.
Lightweight aluminium frame.
Internal HVAC ducts.
Operational temperature -51C to +49C..
Deployment in less than 15 minutes for most shelters
Scalable system with optional flooring, lighting, and HVAC integration
RDMSS is more than a shelter—it’s a complete infrastructure platform. Its modular design supports optional upgrades such as rigid flooring with cable ducts, integrated lighting, and advanced HVAC. This flexibility enables RDMSS to perform in every climate, from arctic cold to desert heat. By tailoring shelters to mission needs, operators benefit from a highly capable, rapidly deployable system that ensures maximum performance and efficiency for personnel in all operational environments.
Seamless connectivity to vehicles, assets, and camp infrastructure
RDMSS integrates easily with other military assets, vehicles, and pre-existing infrastructure through innovative connector hubs. This interoperability ensures it becomes a natural part of larger deployed camps and networks. Shelters can link to vehicles, hard shelters, or other systems to create integrated operating environments. Designed with compatibility in mind, RDMSS maximises existing investments while enhancing mission efficiency. Its ability to combine with diverse assets sets it apart as a fully flexible solution.
Operational reliability from short deployments to enduring multi-year missions
Whether deployed for a single-day task or a multi-year operation, RDMSS delivers the same world-class performance. It has been designed to provide adaptable internal layouts, blackout capabilities, and optimized HVAC distribution for comfort and efficiency. For operators working in harsh conditions, RDMSS creates an environment where critical tasks can be completed effectively. Its design ensures reliability and endurance, offering militaries and agencies confidence that the shelter will perform consistently across mission timelines.
Options
RDMSS can be delivered with a variety of specially developed option, designed specifically to enhance the shelter. Here are just some options than can be provided.
Tactical lighting (green / red).
HVAC.
Diesel fired heater.
Rapid placement rigid flooring with cable ducts.
Blackout vestibules.
Connector hubs.
Vehicle boot supporting multiple vehicle types..
Multiple colours.
Tested and certified to meet rigorous international military standards
RDMSS has undergone extensive MIL-STD testing, covering extreme heat, cold, humidity, wind, and rain. This rigorous validation ensures that RDMSS performs operation after operation, no matter the environment. Compliance with the latest international defence standards provides operators with absolute confidence in its reliability. With integrated blackout construction, insulated walls, interchangeable doors, and rapid deployment capability, RDMSS delivers tested and proven military-grade performance that sets it apart as the world’s most advanced soft-walled system.
Built on major defence program delivering integrated logistics support
Developed under the Canadian Headquarters Shelter System (HQSS) program, RDMSS benefits from major defence programme investment. It includes extensive publications, integrated logistics support, safety cases, certification, and obsolescence management already in place. This makes it a low-risk, high-value acquisition for defence forces worldwide. With in-service support built into its DNA, RDMSS provides not just a shelter system but a complete lifecycle capability, ensuring long-term confidence, sustainability, and operational readiness.
Specifications
| Specifications | 1-Module | 2-Module | 4-Module | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floor Area | 22.8 // 245 | 46 // 495 | 92.4 // 995 | m2 // ft2 |
| Operational Temperature | -51C to +49C | |||
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