Fire suppression systems

Engineered protection for high-risk environments

Aerial’s Fire Suppression System provides reliable, passive instantaneous protection against fuel ignition inside vehicle and equipment. Designed for military, defense, and commercial platforms operating under extreme conditions, our system delivers a uniquely robust form of survivability: no power, no sensors, no mechanical activation — just immediate suppression when threats occur.

Built on proven engineering and backed by decades of operational data, Aerial's systems ensure that vehicles, crews, and mission-critical equipment stay protected even when exposed to ballistic impact, thermal stress, or high-energy events.

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How Our System Works

Aerial’s system is built on a protection philosophy that prioritizes reliability, simplicity, and real-world performance. Before exploring the technical details, it’s important to understand the core intent: create a suppression solution that reacts instantly, requires no external inputs, and remains dependable in high-threat environments.

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Stabilizes the fuel-air environment

A specialized proprietary dry chemical disperses fuel vapors and limits the conditions needed for ignition, making fuel tank behavior predictable under demanding conditions.

Manages heat & prevents Ignition

Despite their toughness, Bread Box cases stay lightweight and ergonomic, making them easy to carry, even with gloves or in tight spaces.

Instant, power-free response

With no sensors or electronics, the system activates automatically through material reactions, ensuring fail-safe suppression in combat settings.

Reliable under real-world conditions

Engineered to stay stable through shock, vibration, and fuel slosh, our system delivers long-term, low-maintenance performance across even the harshest environments.

U.S. Marines with Engineer Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, remove a medium girder bridge (MGB) in Lashkar Gah, Helmand province, Afghanistan, June 29, 2013. The MGB was removed due to its unsafe condition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. William M. Kresse / Released)

Protection for a broad range of platforms

Our fire suppression system integrates seamlessly with a wide range of military, commercial, and specialty vehicles operating in high-risk environments.

“Lives depend on what Aerial's fire suppression system  does in a fraction of a second. That’s why we engineered it to respond instantly and reliably, no matter the environment or threat.”

Thomas D. Weidley, Chief Executive Officer

Thomas D. Weidley, Chief Executive Officer

Operational benefits

Our system delivers measurable advantages that enhance safety, readiness, and overall mission performance. By controlling ignition at the source, it strengthens both crew protection and platform survivability in ways traditional systems cannot.

KEY BENEFITS:

  • Enhanced crew survivability in ballistic and blast environments
    By stopping ignition instantly, our fuel tank suppression system reduces the risk of secondary explosions and fire-related injuries, giving crews a greater chance of surviving high-threat encounters.
  • Reduced likelihood of catastrophic fire events
    The system disrupts the conditions required for sustained combustion, dramatically lowering the chance that a single round, fragment, or heat source will lead to a full-tank fire or explosion.
  • Vehicle continuation and recovery after penetration
    When ignition is suppressed, vehicles maintain structural integrity and can often continue operating long enough to complete the mission or safely return to base.
  • Increased maintenance safety during inspection or repair
    Stabilizing vapor and reducing ignition potential helps create a safer environment for personnel performing fuel-system inspections, repairs, or depot-level maintenance.
  • Extended fleet resilience in remote or austere operating locations
    Our power-free, low-maintenance design ensures consistent protection where resources are limited and immediate support may not be available.

Together, these advantages ensure that an ignition event stays contained, protecting the platform, safeguarding the crew, and preserving the momentum needed to stay on mission and return home safely.