How Shield Canopy Supported Operation CABRIT in Estonia

Find out how these UK-made canopies ensured operational efficiency in challenging conditions for the British Army.

In response to growing security concerns in Eastern Europe, the British Army bolstered Operation CABRIT—its NATO deployment in Estonia—by increasing troop numbers and equipment in early 2022. A rapid solution was needed to protect engineers and their work with an armoured fleet requiring constant maintenance.

McGregor Structures delivered. Ten Shield Canopy units were shipped and installed within two weeks of order, far outpacing the competition’s two-month lead time. Designed to integrate seamlessly with standard military shipping containers, these canopies provided vital shelter while remaining easy to relocate as operations evolved.

Since their deployment in March 2022, Shield Canopies have been redeployed across Estonia, adapting to the mission’s shifting demands. As a trusted supplier to the British Army, McGregor Structures is proud to support NATO’s efforts in the Baltics with fast, reliable, UK-made modular structures.

Vehicle maintenance is an important part of any fighting force and the eFP Estonia Battlegroup needs its vehicles in top condition to deal with the challenging terrain, Shield Canopy works great for us.

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Main Features

Why Shield Canopy Was The Top Choice For Operation CABRIT

Rapid deployment

Shield Canopy has a modular construction, allowing an existing canopy to be expanded with low effort and reduced investment. Building units can be joined together in a multi-bay setup, stacked and arranged in a format to suit the specific use case.

Enhanced protection

Designed for fast supply and construction on multiple sites in different countries, container canopies like Shield Canopy, are manufactured in the UK by us and held in stock to be deployed from order. Once on site, construction can be completed in two days.

Scalability and
Flexibility

Container canopies are designed to be packed down and relocated with no permanent fixings used in their construction. The building fits together simply and quickly. The installation process is easy to follow and neatly integrates with the shipping containers.

Improved operational
efficiency

Specified and tested for wind and snow loadings to European standards BS 6399-2:1997 & BS 6399-3:1988 2. BS EN 13782:2005. Features include an integrated light strip filling the space with natural light.