Galvion joined the NSPA framework in December 2022, enabling NATO members and partners to procure the Caiman system and its accessories more easily. To meet rising demand, the company established a European production hub in Gdansk employing more than 70 specialists and supporting assembly, finishing, maintenance and training.
A production partnership with a UK manufacturer has also been created to meet regional programme needs. Galvion confirmed that its Caiman helmet system passed extensive user trials supervised by NSPA authorities, qualifying for the highest of four performance categories.
The helmet is available in five sizes and features the APEX lining system, which provides an adjustable fit to support modern visual augmentation devices. It is designed to integrate communications headsets, electronics and other mission equipment for current and future requirements.
Todd Stirtzinger, CEO at Galvion, said the growing demand reflects confidence in the system’s performance. “Our primary goal at Galvion is to empower the missions of operators around the world. As a team, we are incredibly proud to see so many of our head systems fielded across NATO, whether through the NSPA framework or other official program contracts, and we look forward to supplying existing and new customers through additional orders.” He added: “We have invested heavily in an expanded global production footprint and are continuously evaluating opportunities to support our growing NATO and wider EU customer base. Our regional production strategy strengthens supply chain resilience and ensures that our European and NATO customers have reliable access to our best-in-class equipment, when and where they need it”.
Galvion says its current and planned production capacity places it in a strong position to support NATO modernisation programmes. The company expects further orders as partner nations continue to upgrade soldier protection systems across Europe.
