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Galvion celebrates significant head system sales with over 1.25 million helmets ordered by NATO and allied customers

Frag Out! Magazine — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 13:29:06 +0000

Galvion, a world leader in the design and manufacture of innovative head systems, power and data management solutions, and integrated soldier systems, is celebrating the success of its Batlskin® head systems across NATO and allied nations with over 1.25 million helmets having been ordered in the last 10 years. Within that number, to date, over 150,000 Caiman® helmets have been shipped under the long-term NATO framework contract, establishing its flagship Caiman® helmet as the head system of choice for key […]

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Galvion wins USMC IHS Integrated Helmet System contract

Frag Out! Magazine — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 14:13:08 +0000

Galvion, a world leader in the design and manufacture of innovative head systems, power and data management solutions, and integrated soldier systems, has been awarded the United States Marine Corps (USMC) Integrated Helmet System (IHS) contract. The five-year indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract from the Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) has a maximum value of $131,396,296. Galvion’s customized Integrated Helmet System was developed over multiple years under the scope of an Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) with Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) to […]

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LIFT Airborne Technologies AV2 Vendetta Fixed-Wing Helmet to Pass USAF’s 600 KEAS Ejection Sled Test

Frag Out! Magazine — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 20:32:07 +0000

Six-year development journey leads to a new benchmark in military aviation safety and performance. LIFT Airborne Technologies is proud to announce a historic breakthrough in aviation head protection with the AV2 Vendetta, the first fixed-wing flight helmet in history to pass the U.S. Air Force’s 600 KEAS ejection sled test — one of the most extreme and demanding milestones in military aviation. The AV2 also successfully completed over 50 additional MIL-STD tests, establishing a new standard for fixed-wing helmet systems. […]

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Galvion follow-on Batlskin Caiman order of 5000 helmets for Canada

Frag Out! Magazine — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 08:11:01 +0000

Galvion, a world leader in innovative head protection systems and power and data management solutions, has received a second follow-on order from the Department of National Defence (DND) Canada for its flagship Batlskin Caiman® ballistic helmet systems. This latest order for an additional 5000 helmets with two (2) helmet covers each, is expected to deliver in early 2026. The original Canadian Dismounted Infantry Capability Enhancement (DICE) programme contract was awarded in February 2023 for 2,100 helmets and 4,200 helmet covers. […]

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Gentex Next Generation Ops-Core FAST SF RAILINK Power and Data ARC Rails Enabled Helmet System

Frag Out! Magazine — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 19:08:00 +0000

Gentex Corporation is proud to announce the launch of its next-generation Ops-Core® FAST® SF Helmet System, now available with the innovative RAILINK® Power and Data ARC Rails factory installed. This new configuration streamlines setup and allows users the flexibility to add compatible accessories separately based on their mission needs. As a global leader in personal protection and situational awareness solutions for defense forces, emergency responders and industrial personnel, Gentex Corporation now offers a streamlined way to purchase the FAST SF […]

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Galvion’s European Production Hub in Poland is formally opened

Frag Out! Magazine — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 14:52:00 +0000

Galvion, a world leader in the design and manufacture of innovative head systems, power and data management solutions, and integrated soldier systems, has announced the formal opening of their Production Hub in Poland by Her Excellency, Catherin Godin, the Ambassador of Canada to the Republic of Poland, at a ceremony held on 23rd June 2025. The facility represents a major investment that has significantly strengthened Galvion’s regional support and service strategy. With both production and support capabilities fully operational, Galvion […]

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Galvion awarded FBI contract for their Hellbender FE helmet

Frag Out! Magazine — Mon, 09 Jun 2025 16:36:11 +0000

Galvion, a leading manufacturer in the design and manufacture of innovative head systems, power and data management solutions, and integrated soldier systems, announces the successful award of a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) contract for their Galvion Hellbender™ Federal Edition (FE) helmet (previously identified as the Hellbender R7/TE) This 5-year, $10 Million indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract represents a significant milestone in delivering Galvion’s advanced head systems to authorized buyers, which include Department of Justice agency components, including but not limited to […]

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Busch PROtective awarded FBI primary ballistic helmet contract for AMP-1 X

Frag Out! Magazine — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 11:24:00 +0000

Busch PROtective is proud to announce that its newest lightweight ballistic helmet, the AMP-1 X, has been selected by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) as the primary protective ballistic helmet for all federal agents within the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). The five-year Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) agreement may also be utilised by other DOJ agencies, including the United States Marshals Service (USMS) and the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Following its 2019 award from the DEA, […]

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Gentex LX9 Liner System: Drop-In Liner Upgrade for US Military Combat Helmets

Frag Out! Magazine — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 14:38:12 +0000

Gentex Corporation is pleased to announce the Gentex LX9 Liner System, available now. This drop-in replacement liner is compatible with a broad range of commonly used ground combat helmets and is optimized for comfort and stability in a lightweight package. As part of its adoption, Gentex will deliver over 18,000 systems to the US Army for use in the NG-IHPS helmet system in 2025. “Our LX9 Liner System gives users a lightweight, high-performance upgrade to instantly increase in-use comfort. The […]

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LIFT Airborne Technologies Unveils NGRWH Next-Generation Rotary-Wing Helmet

Frag Out! Magazine — Mon, 26 May 2025 20:43:23 +0000

LIFT Airborne Technologies is thrilled to announce the launch of its advanced Next Generation Rotary Wing Helmet (NGRWH), engineered for Department of Defense (DoD) personnel, military contractors, and general aviation (GA) helicopter aircrews. The NGRWH is constructed with advanced lightweight carbon fiber materials, integrates an innovative EPS frame featuring Koroyd impact protection plates. These plates provide exceptional impact resistance while enhancing cooling performance, ensuring both safety and comfort during high-intensity operations. The helmet’s quick-adjust nape fit system enables a tailored, […]

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SOF WEEK 2025: Gentex Corporation Launches the Next Generation Ops-Core FAST SF Headborne System

Frag Out! Magazine — Mon, 05 May 2025 13:07:00 +0000

Gentex Corporation announced at SOF Week in Tampa, FL the public release of its next-generation Ops-Core® FAST® SF Headborne System. A global leader in personal protection and situational awareness solutions for defense forces, emergency responders, and industrial personnel, Gentex first introduced the FAST SF helmet in 2017, setting the standard for light weight, comfort, stability, and protection. Adopted as the USSOCOM FTHS helmet system, it quickly became the choice of top-tier customers worldwide. This latest version establishes a new benchmark […]

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SOFWEEK 2025: Galvion CORTEX smart head system integration platform

Frag Out! Magazine — Thu, 01 May 2025 13:35:29 +0000

Galvion, a world leader in the design and manufacture of innovative head systems, power and data management solutions, and integrated soldier systems, is launching their CORTEX™ product category at SOF Week 2025. CORTEX is Galvion’s new category of advanced, intelligent headborne systems that deliver processing, power management and data connectivity, driving next-level Warfighter effectiveness on a digitally enabled battlefield. Combining Galvion’s expertise in hardware and software development and highlighting a foundational commitment to human-centered innovation, CORTEX systems feature intuitive design, […]

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Galvion’s European Production Hub in Poland is declared Fully Operational

Frag Out! Magazine — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 11:55:30 +0000

Galvion, a world leader in the design and manufacture of innovative head systems, power and data management solutions, and integrated soldier systems, has announced that their European Production Hub in Poland is now fully operational. The facility represents a major investment that has significantly strengthened Galvion’s regional support and service strategy. With both production and support capabilities fully operational, Galvion is now able to serve their widespread European and NATO customers from a geographically aligned centre of excellence. First announced […]

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IDEX 2025: Galvion announces the receipt of Middle Eastern orders for 35,000 helmets

Frag Out! Magazine — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 09:09:12 +0000

Galvion, a world leader in the design and manufacture of innovative head systems, power and data management solutions, and integrated soldier systems, is excited to announce the receipt of several recent orders from the Middle Eastern region for a total of 35,000 Baltskin® helmet systems. This announcement coincides with the IDEX exhibition taking place in Abu Dhabi, UAE, 17-21 February 2025. At the event, Galvion will be exhibiting at booth 14-C31. The 35,000 head systems ordered are split between two […]

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SHOT Show 2025: New products from Gentex & Ops-Core

Frag Out! Magazine — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 16:35:00 +0000

Gentex Corporation, a global leader in personal protection and situational awareness solutions for defense forces, emergency responders, and industrial personnel, announced the launch of several new products. These include the Ops-Core® Mk2 Ballistic Eyewear, Ops-Core RAILINK® power and data system in black, new high-visibility color options for the Ops-Core FAST® Bump helmet, and the Gentex® LX9™ Liner System. “These product launches highlight our ability to design innovative solutions while staying closely connected to the needs of our end users. We’re […]

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SHOT Show 2025: Team Wendy RIFLETECH Helmet

Frag Out! Magazine — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 14:30:16 +0000

Team Wendy®, a global leader in helmet innovation for heroes on the front lines, is ready to wow SHOT Show 2025 attendees with the launch of its RIFLETECH™ helmet. This revolutionary helmet combines cutting-edge materials, breakthrough design and rigorous testing to create a new standard for high-velocity ballistic protection. Building on decades of innovation and deep collaboration with military and law enforcement professionals, Team Wendy’s RIFLETECH™ helmet offers NIJ Level III protection, meaning it’s built to stop rifle rounds, including […]

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SHOT Show 2025: Galvion Batlskin Hellbender TE & Caiman SAR

Frag Out! Magazine — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 13:01:00 +0000

Galvion, a world leader in the design and manufacture of innovative head systems, power and data management solutions, and integrated soldier systems, is excited to officially preview two additions to their head systems portfolio at SHOT Show 2025. The additions include the introduction of the commercial Batlskin Hellbender™ TE (Tactical Edition) helmet, as well as the new Batlskin Caiman® SAR (Search and Rescue) helmet. The new helmets, alongside Galvion’s wider range of head system and power and data solutions, are […]

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Next Generation Integrated Head Protection System (NG IHPS) Delivery from Avon Protection

Frag Out! Magazine — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 08:41:00 +0000

Avon Technologies plc is pleased to confirm that Team Wendy Ceradyne has received a delivery order worth approximately $18 million from the Defense Logistics Agency. This order is under the U.S. Army’s Next Generation Integrated Head Protection System (NG IHPS) helmet IDIQ framework contract, originally awarded in September 2021. “We continue to see good levels of demand for Team Wendy’s head protection systems from the US DOD demonstrating our leading ballistic shell and traumatic brain injury mitigation technology and long-term […]

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Gentex Corporation Awarded Navy OTA for Next Generation Fixed Wing Helmet Program

Frag Out! Magazine — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 09:14:20 +0000

Gentex Corporation, a global leader in personal protection and situational awareness solutions for defense forces, aircrew, emergency responders and industrial personnel, has been awarded an Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) by the U.S. Navy to develop the Navy’s Next Generation Fixed Wing Helmet (NGFWH) program. This further signifies Gentex’s commitment to providing cutting-edge protection for military aircrew and marks an important step forward in Naval Aviation safety and innovation. Through this OTA, the NGFWH will complete qualification and achieve airworthiness and […]

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Gentex Corporation Announces Start of Production of ACH Gen ll for the DLA

Frag Out! Magazine — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 07:45:24 +0000

Gentex Corporation, the global leader in personal protection and situational awareness solutions for defense forces, emergency responders, and industrial personnel, has received production authorization from the Defense Logistics Agency for ACH Gen II. The Government will start receiving deliveries in the coming months. Gentex’s state-of-the-art Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) design offers soldiers a helmet that is, on average, over 28% lighter than the legacy aramid Advanced Combat Helmet (ACH), while still providing the same level of ballistic protection. […]

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Galvion’s receives Batlskin Caiman helmet order for the Canadian DICE programme

Frag Out! Magazine — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Galvion, a world leader in innovative head protection systems and power and data management solutions, has received a follow-on order from the Department of National Defence (DND) Canada for its flagship Batlskin Caiman® ballistic helmet systems. The Canadian Dismounted Infantry Capability Enhancement (DICE) programme contract was awarded in February 2023 for 2,100 helmets and 4,200 helmet covers, all successfully delivered. Now in year two of a five-year framework contract, the DND has exercised an option to order an additional 8,400 […]

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Galvion surpasses milestone of 125,000 Caiman Ballistic Helmets ordered by NATO countries

Frag Out! Magazine — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 09:36:15 +0000

Galvion, a world leader in integrated head systems and intelligent power and data management solutions, has received three (3) new orders for its Batlskin Caiman® head system through its NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) framework contract. These latest orders, combined with previously announced orders from Norway, Finland and Sweden, take the total number of helmet systems ordered by NATO countries to over 125,000, with tens of thousands more in the pipeline. In December 2022, Galvion was awarded a framework […]

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Delta Three Oscar Halo 7 Advanced Ballistic Pad System

Frag Out! Magazine — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 10:32:10 +0000

Delta Three Oscar, the ballistic division of D3O, the world’s leading impact protection company, proudly announces the launch of its ground- breaking Halo™ 7 Pad System. Designed to offer unparalleled lightweight comfort and protection, for military, law enforcement and first responders. The Halo™ 7 Pad System is the most technologically advanced and lightest helmet liner available. At only 72 grams, the Halo™ 7 Pad System is the lightest in its class, weighing 30% less than any other 7-pad system on […]

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Order for Ops-Core RAILINK Power and Data ARC Rail System

Frag Out! Magazine — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 15:08:12 +0000

Gentex Corporation, a global leader in personal protection and situational awareness solutions for defense forces, emergency responders, and industrial personnel, announced today that they have received a second-round order for the Ops-Core RAILINK power and data system from US Special Operations Command. When operating within the unique SOF environment, there is no margin for error. With a second delivery order coming immediately after completion of the first delivery order, it is clear that our nation’s elite SOF operators see that […]

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Gentex Corporation Delivers U.S Army Next Generation Integrated Head Protection System (NG IHPS) Helmets

Frag Out! Magazine — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 16:31:00 +0000

Gentex Corporation, a global leader in personal protection and situational awareness solutions for defense forces, emergency responders, and industrial personnel, announced today that it has received its first delivery order to supply NG-IHPS helmets to the U.S. Army under the Next Generation Integrated Head Protection System Program. Gentex is proud of its near 130-year tradition of providing the best made products to the men and women of the American Military. The NG-IHPS helmet system is just one example of the […]

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