Pelican-Hardigg expands global custom-engineering and manufacturing capabilities to protect next-generation military equipment and unmanned systems.
TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Pelican Products, Inc., the global leader in protective solutions for mission-critical equipment, will showcase its advanced case solutions and Pelican-Hardigg Technical Solutions’ custom-engineering capabilities at AUSA 2026 in Washington, D.C. Pelican-Hardigg Technical Solutions, the arm of Pelican Products dedicated to engineering complex protective solutions, has delivered more than one million cases for military unmanned aerial systems (UAS) in the past two years and is expanding its global manufacturing footprint to meet unprecedented defense demand.
At AUSA 2026, Pelican will demonstrate its custom-engineering capabilities through a fully integrated Bullfrog M2 drone-defense system from Allen Control Systems, housed in a purpose-built Pelican-Hardigg deployment case with a metal-reinforced interior. Pelican will also debut the ultra-lightweight Pelican™ 1726 Air case, designed to protect tactical equipment while improving transport efficiency. Together, these solutions illustrate how Pelican-Hardigg’s custom-engineering expertise transforms protective packaging into mission-ready deployment platforms.
“As the global leader in protective packaging solutions, Pelican-Hardigg continues to set the standard for mission critical options with our proven scale, selection, and service,” said JC Curleigh, CEO of Pelican Products. “We stand prepared to be a solution provider for the critical needs of the defense sector with our ‘Built to Protect… to Equip for the Mission’ mantra.”
Designed to streamline military transport, the ultra-lightweight Pelican™ 1726 Air case minimizes tare weight while aligning with 463L pallet and CONEX container dimensions for efficient loading. Beyond optimizing design for the application, Pelican’s in-house testing capabilities enable engineers to validate protective performance against defined requirements before deployment, helping ensure each case meets the protection requirements of the U.S. military’s next-generation hardware.
“Modern warfare and defense logistics demand protective systems that adapt as quickly as the equipment they protect,” said Shawn LaRowe, Pelican’s Chief Product & Marketing Officer. “From custom drone cases to ultra-lightweight solutions such as our 1726 Air case, Pelican-Hardigg continues to set the standard for protecting next-generation military capabilities.”
With 27 offices and 10 manufacturing locations across North America, Europe and Australia, Pelican-Hardigg Technical Solutions supports customers on six continents with globally accessible engineering and manufacturing expertise.
Pelican’s full line of technical packaging, custom foam solutions, and next-generation protective transport systems will be on display at AUSA 2026, Booth #2167. Attendees are invited to meet with Pelican-Hardigg Technical Solutions specialists to discuss protection requirements, case configurations and custom solutions for emerging defense platforms.
From September 28 through October 25, Pelican will welcome AUSA attendees to Washington, D.C., with an advertising campaign at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
About Pelican Products
Pelican Products, Inc. is the global leader in mission-critical protective solutions. Since 1976, Pelican has been the driving force in combining innovation, organization, and customization when serious protection is required. From the original PELICAN PROTECTOR™ series, through to the PELICAN STORM™, PELICAN VAULT™, and the innovative PELICAN AIR™ series, Pelican has been the choice of Protectors, Defenders, Responders, Explorers, Creators, Innovators, Researchers, Builders, and Collectors. Pelican has also successfully expanded into advanced portable lighting, durable coolers, premium hydration, and related protective accessories. Based in Torrance, California, Pelican has a global footprint with sales, service, and manufacturing centers around the world. In Europe, the company does business under Peli Products, S.L.U.
Pelican-Hardigg Technical Solutions combines custom engineering, in-house manufacturing and testing to protect mission-critical equipment. For more information, visit business.pelican.com or explore Pelican-Hardigg Engineered Solutions.
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