Washington, US | October 9–11, 2023

AUSA 2023 Underscores Urgency of Modular, Mission-Ready Systems

With over 41,000 attendees and 650+ exhibitors, the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting once again set the benchmark for North America’s land warfare ecosystem. Held in downtown Washington, D.C., the 2023 edition emphasized modern battlefield agility, energy independence, and joint-force interoperability under the U.S. Army’s revived motto: Be All You Can Be.

From unmanned logistics and electrified vehicles to combat shelter tech, the event made one thing clear: future deployments will hinge on modular, self-sufficient platforms that reduce setup time and expand operational reach.

CanHeat’s compact heating units—originally designed for Arctic and alpine conditions—were demonstrated in scenarios ranging from search & rescue triage to high-vibration tactical vehicle cabins. The systems drew strong interest from cold-climate logistics planners and international procurement teams seeking rugged alternatives to legacy diesel tent heaters.

Why This Matters Now:

As the U.S. military pivots toward distributed operations and energy-aware force structures, systems that work autonomously at the edge—without fuel convoys or fixed infrastructure—are in high demand. AUSA 2023 made clear that forward-deployable climate systems are no longer niche—they’re critical. CanHeat’s on-the-ground presence reinforced the value of homegrown innovation in real-world operating theatres.