DEFENCE SOLUTIONS

The modular port capability represents a strategic enabler for defence operations in the maritime domain.

By delivering rapidly deployable, scalable, and reconfigurable maritime infrastructure, ELIRE provides defence forces with a platform to improve expeditionary logistics, support amphibious and joint operations, and enhance maritime access in contested or undeveloped environments.

The combination of modularity, rapid deployment, and integration flexibility positions this solution as a differentiated asset in meeting the evolving requirements of modern defence strategy.

STRATEGIC CONTENT & IMPERATIVES

Global maritime security dynamics increasingly emphasise expeditionary and distributed operations across contested and remote littoral environments.

Defence forces must project power, sustain logistics chains, and support joint force manoeuvres without reliance on developed port infrastructure.

Traditional fixed ports require long planning, significant capital investment, and are vulnerable to disruption and denial. Naval capabilities are vulnerable to acquisition and targeting when accessing fixed port facilities.

By contrast, modular maritime systems offer defence planners an asset class capable of rapid deployment, flexible configuration, and relocation. ELIRE's modular port capability directly addresses the emergent requirements for littoral manoeuvre support, logistics throughput, and allied interoperability.

CAPABILITY OVERVIEW

At the core of the ELIRE offering is the Smart Hubs system design - a maritime modular plug and play system engineered to expand operational capacity on water without the need for land-intensive construction.

These hubs consist of a foundation of hexagonally shaped, modular units that can be interlinked to form stable, reconfigurable platforms of varying size and function.

Their design is rooted in naval engineering principles and includes certified maritime structures with integrated anchoring and mooring systems, enabling secure station-keeping under a range of maritime conditions.

The modular connector system facilitates scalable geometry and rapid assembly, making it suitable for defence missions where port infrastructure must be established or augmented under compressed timelines.

The capability supports integration with existing infrastructure and clean energy systems, enhancing operational efficiency and logistical resilience.

RAPID DEPLOYMENT

A core differentiator of the Elire modular port capability is its ability to become operational in a fraction of the time required for conventional port construction.

Where traditional fixed infrastructure may take five to ten years, ELIRE’s maritime modular platforms can be deployed and commissioned within twelve to eighteen months, enabling defence forces to respond more swiftly to evolving operational demands.

The plug-and-play nature of the system supports staging in forward areas, surge capacity in crisis zones, or temporary bases in support of amphibious operations or humanitarian assistance.

These capabilities align with defence requirements to enhance readiness, reduce strategic lift constraints, and provide assured maritime access in contested or degraded environments.

OPERATIONAL CAPABILITIES AND APPLICATIONS

Operational Applications - The modular port capability can be applied across numerous defence missions:

HQ - Command and control
Expeditionary Logistics and Pre-Positioning
Amphibious Ship-to-Shore Operations
Distributed Maritime Basing
Joint and Coalition Operations

Operational Capability - The Smart Hubs are hexagonal maritime modules engineered to interconnect and scale into fully functional maritime ports. Defence-specific configurations include:

C4ISR
Expeditionary Logistics Nodes
Aviation Support Hubs
Ammunition Handling and Storage Platforms
Field Medical & Humanitarian Platforms
Maintenance & Repair Nodes