Galvion hits 1.25m helmets milestone

Above: Galvion’s Batlskin Head Systems.
Courtesy Galvion

Galvion – which designs and manufactures 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 European NATO members and reinforcing Galvion’s position as a trusted partner in the delivery of modern, scalable protective headgear.  

This achievement – which comes in advance of Galvion showcasing its solutions at MSPO in Poland, 2nd-5th September and at DSEI 2025, in London, 9th-12th September – reflects ongoing global demand for Galvion’s integrated helmet systems and adds to a series of contract successes. 

Notable recent awards include the US Marine Corps Integrated Helmet System (IHS) contract, built on Galvion’s Hellbender platform, follow-on orders for the Caiman helmet under Canada’s DICE programme and a federal agency contract for the Hellbender FE variant. As part of Galvion’s long-term NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) framework agreement, over 150,000 Caiman helmets have been shipped to Norway, Sweden, Finland and Poland. 

Galvion continues to fulfill orders under this framework, with additional orders anticipated before the end of the year. The company also supports ongoing programmes for military and security forces in the United Kingdom, Denmark, the Netherlands, Germany and multiple Middle Eastern countries, among others. Orders from new, currently undisclosed customers, are also underway.

To support both immediate delivery and long-term sustainment, Galvion’s European production hub in Gdańsk, Poland has been fully operational since April 2025. The facility serves as a key node in Galvion’s regional strategy, delivering new head systems and supporting ongoing servicing, upgrades and lifecycle sustainment for fielded equipment across the region. North American production remains centered at Galvion’s Vermont manufacturing facility, ensuring continued responsiveness to domestic programme requirements.

All of Galvion’s head systems are engineered for seamless integration with modern mission equipment, including night vision devices, communications headsets and wearable power and data solutions. 

Earlier this year, Galvion introduced Cortex, a new category of modular, helmet-mounted computing and data networking systems that will offer advanced capability upgrades for both the Caiman and Hellbender platforms. The launch of Cortex reflects Galvion’s commitment to delivering future-ready technologies that evolve alongside user needs and operational environments.

Todd Stirtzinger, CEO at Galvion said: “This milestone reflects the depth of trust that global defence and security customers have placed in our Batlskin head systems and our team.  With over 1.25 million helmets ordered in the past decade alone, significant recent wins and continuing key programmes, we are incredibly excited about the future. Our success is a testament to focused design approach, disciplined execution and collaborative relationships. It reinforces Galvion’s position as a leader in head systems and speaks to the reliability, agility and future-forward vision we bring to every programme.

"With regional production now in place and our platforms evolving through technologies like Cortex, we’re well positioned to continue delivering advanced, scalable solutions that meet both today’s operational demands and tomorrow’s modernisation goals.”