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In the picture it looks like the iPod is safely ensconced in a protective case that extends down below the device. There are already aftermarket power pods that simply connect to the bottom of the iPhone/Pod to provide additional power. I could see the military spec'ing something out that would provide far longer additional power, use locally sourced batteries, or some other whiz-bang feature the deem necessary. And that could simply be popped into and out of the protective case. On a cost-basis, they'd be better off leaving the core iPod alone (let Apple incur the R&D and manufacturing costs) and concentrate on the extensions.
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