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Gentex Corporation Announces Delivery Order for U.S Army Next Generation Integrated Head Protection System (NG IHPS) Helmet Program Agreement to Supply Helmets under the NG – IHPS Helmet Program

CARBONDALE, PA, February 19th, 2024– 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”, said Tom Short, Vice President for Ground Systems. “The NG-IHPS helmet system is just one example of the cutting-edge ballistic technology that Gentex consistently brings to the fight.”  

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7 Responses to “Gentex Corporation Announces Delivery Order for U.S Army Next Generation Integrated Head Protection System (NG IHPS) Helmet Program Agreement to Supply Helmets under the NG – IHPS Helmet Program”

  1. Terry Baldwin says:
    February 19, 2024 at 21:54

    In terms of impact protection, I’d recommend that this guy size up his NG-IHPS. Does not seem to be adequate space between the helmet shell and his coconut.

    TLB

    • Friend says:
      February 20, 2024 at 02:47

      There’s absolutely zero way that’s comfortable like that too, especially with issued pads.

    • jbgleason says:
      February 20, 2024 at 17:34

      Woah Sir! You are well aware that looking cool is much, much more important than protecting your noggin. No one wants the bobble head look.*

      *Sarcasm font on {OFF}

      • Terry Baldwin says:
        February 20, 2024 at 21:44

        jbgleason,

        Roger the sarcasm. Unfortunately, there is much truth in what you say. At least some people think so. That is why I commented in the first place. I wouldn’t recommend “bobble head” big either since oversized suspension leads to poor/loose fit and less effective protection as well. However, if it takes a shoehorn and copious amounts of lube to stuff your noggin inside your helmet, the damn thing is too small! Everyone should be able to agree on that.

        TLB

        • Regg says:
          February 21, 2024 at 13:50

          For sure, that visibly doesn’t look like much room for padding at all. If I’m getting shot at wearing this I wouldn’t be comfortable with so little “crumple zone.”

          Also in my opinion a helmet fit this snug looks worse that one with proper proportions. Guess they’re going for that beanie style fake-DOT motorcycle helmet look.

  2. NTX says:
    February 19, 2024 at 23:43

    SSD, is there any word on if Big Army has any intent to field electronic ear pro/headsets as part of its soldier protection portfolio?