Galvion marks 1.25 million Batlskin helmet orders with continued NATO and allied contracts

By Defence Industry Europe

Galvion has announced that over 1.25 million Batlskin head systems have been ordered in the past decade, underlining the company’s role as a key supplier of protective headgear to NATO and allied nations. More than 150,000 Caiman helmets have so far been delivered under the long-term NATO framework contract, establishing the model as a preferred system for European NATO members.
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Galvion has announced that over 1.25 million Batlskin head systems have been ordered in the past decade, underlining the company’s role as a key supplier of protective headgear to NATO and allied nations. More than 150,000 Caiman helmets have so far been delivered under the long-term NATO framework contract, establishing the model as a preferred system for European NATO members.

 

The company highlighted recent successes, including the U.S. Marine Corps Integrated Helmet System contract built on the Hellbender platform, further Caiman deliveries under Canada’s DICE programme, and a federal agency award for the Hellbender FE variant. Within Europe, over 150,000 Caiman helmets have been shipped to Norway, Sweden, Finland and Poland under the NATO Support and Procurement Agency agreement, with additional orders expected before year-end.

 

 

Ongoing programmes are also being supported for armed forces in the United Kingdom, Denmark, the Netherlands, Germany and several Middle Eastern nations, with new contracts from undisclosed customers currently underway. Galvion’s European production hub in Gdańsk, operational since April 2025, plays a central role in regional supply and sustainment, while North American production continues at the Vermont facility.

All of Galvion’s helmet systems are designed for seamless integration with equipment such as night vision devices, communications headsets, and power and data solutions. Earlier this year, the company introduced Cortex, a modular helmet-mounted computing and networking system that will enhance both the Caiman and Hellbender platforms.

 

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“This milestone reflects the depth of trust that global defence and security customers have placed in our Batlskin head systems and our team,” said Todd Stirtzinger, CEO at Galvion. “With over 1.25 million helmets ordered in the past decade alone, significant recent wins and continuing key programs, 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 program.”

He added: “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 modernization goals.”

 

 

 

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