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NFM Launching Two New HJELM Combat Helmets at Milipol 2023: The HJELM HC 120MT and HJELM HC 160F

Friday, November 10th, 2023

Next week NFM will launch two new 4th generation combat helmets at Milipol and look forward to introducing the HJELM™ HC 120MT and the HJELM™ HC 160F.

Ski, Norway, November 10th 2023: These two new combat helmets are engineered to deliver unparalleled protection, comfort, and performance for military and law enforcement personnel.

“Our focus at NFM has always been on the end-user – the men and women in uniform who require the best protection available. With the HJELM™ HC 120MT and HC 160F, we have taken a significant leap forward in delivering helmets that not only protect our end-users but also enhance their operational capabilities,” said Tor Inge Thun, Chief Product Integration Officer at NFM Group.

“Every gram count when it comes to the gear our soldiers and officers carry,” says Thun.

The HJELM™ line represents the next generation of combat helmets, integrating advanced information technology and leading-edge protection against the threats on the modern battlefield.

“With our unique FREC-2™ Technology we have developed the best Weight-Performance-Ratio combat helmet with functional design available. HJELM™ Combat Helmets comes in six different sizes and provides superior comfort, load distribution and stabilization”, says Mike Langenohl, Director of Head Systems at NFM.

The new editions to NFM HJELM™ Combat Helmet System line features:

HJELM™ HC 120MT (Multi-Threat) is designed to address an extensive range of threats while emphasizing a lightweight profile for operational agility.

HJELM™ HC 160F (Fragment) has been developed to meet the most demanding weight saving requirements while providing a high level of fragment protection. 

Optimal Weight-Performance Ratio: NFM HJELM combat helmets  have the best weight-performance ratio in the market, ensuring that protection does not come at the expense of mobility or comfort.

FREC-2™ Pressing Technology: Utilizing our patented FREC-2™ pressing technology, these helmets offer advanced structural integrity while maintaining a lightweight profile.

Revolutionary Sizing System: A unique sizing system guarantees a precise fit for a wide range of head shapes and sizes, providing maximum comfort and stability.

Innovative Interior Design Concept: Our new interior design concept includes the Skullplate Liner and various chinstrap options, allowing for a customizable fit and enhanced shock absorption.

Advanced Impact Management by KOROYD: Incorporating KOROYD technology, the helmets deliver superior impact management, safeguarding the wearer against a spectrum of impact forces.

Each feature is a demonstration to our commitment to innovation and excellence in providing the best protective equipment to those who serve.

“The HJELM™ HC 120MT and HC 160F helmets are a testament to our design philosophy, where added weight is only justified by increased functionality. We are proud to set a new standard in the industry,” says Tor Inge Thun, Chief Product Integration Officer at NFM Group.

NFM will be demonstrating the capabilities of the HJELM™ HC 120MT and HJELM™ HC 160F Combat Helmets on Milipol Paris 2023, booth 5D 083 between November 14th and 17th.

For more information about NFM Group and our industry-leading products, please visit www.nfm.no

OTTE Gear – V2 Helmet Bag

Friday, November 3rd, 2023

The new V2 version of OTTE Gear’s popular helmet bag was designed to fit up to a XXL Ops-Core FAST SF ballistic helmet with Wilcox G24 attached, AMPS mounted, plus all the related accessories within a Low Viz footprint. The interior is contrasting material to make it easier to identify your kit and they’ve increased the padding.

It also comes with a padded NODS box to protect your expensive gear.

It’s offered in several colors and patterns but that Chocolate Chip version seen here is limited to just 100 pieces.

ottegear.com/collections/storage/products/og-helmet-bag-w-nods-box-included

AXL Advanced Releases Gen II RAC Links and Helmet Fuzz

Friday, November 3rd, 2023

The Helmet Fuzz Covers by Dynamic Fuzz are cut to the same shape and size as the loop on the MTEK Flux, OpsCore SF, & Hard Head Veterans helmets and can be used to cover any unused sections of loop as well as for cable management systems. These are meant to be user-trimmed to fit the end users’ needs.

The Gen II RAC Links are available for the Comtac 7s. Additionally, the P+ Gen II RAC Links are available for the 2s, 3s, 5s, XP/XPI/SWAT-Tacs, and VIs, which were designed to accommodate and integrate the mic arm of the Peltor headset without the need for any additional parts.

www.axladvanced.com

The Brim from nutsof

Friday, October 27th, 2023

There was a time when a couple of countries issued helmet covers with integrated brims to keep the sun out of the wearer’s eyes on a sunny day. With the advent of visual augmentation systems attached to the front of helmets, those brims went away.

But not for nutsof, purveyors of the accessories you didn’t think of first. They created a brim which utilizes the helmet shroud and night vision mount.

Made from laser cut laminate stiffened with Tegris, The Brim alleviates the desire to wear a ball cap under the helmet and offers a bit more shade when tinted eye pro isn’t enough as well as some protection from rain and snow.

And yes, to cut off dumb questions at the pass, you’ll have to remove The Brim in order to use NODs. And no cares if you don’t want to buy this. But yes, you can probably make one of your own with an MRE box and 100 mile an hour tape. I’m sure it will look great.

Offered in several colors.

www.nutsof.com/products/the-brim

AUSA 23 – Gentex Asks What’s Next for Army’s Integrated Head Protection System

Tuesday, October 10th, 2023

Gentex is one of the current manufacturers for the Integrated Head Protection System. Currently rolling off the line is the Next Gen IHPS which has transitioned to a “holeless” design meaning there are no holes bored into in the helmet’s shell to accept the liner and external accessories.

Instead, there are adhesive receivers for the bolts adhered to the shell with epoxy. The effect is just as strong as the old way and doesn’t compromise the integrity of the ballistic shell.

However, IHPS still has a compromise shape in that it is a mid-cut helmet, making it difficult to wear with hearing protection.

Consequently, Gentex is examining offering a high-cut option and incorporating their tried-and-true ARC rails into IHPS and chin strap.

While no decision has made by the Army, I would suspect we will eventually see something along these lines.

Visit Team CLAW in the Wilcox Industries Booth at AUSA

Friday, October 6th, 2023

Wilcox Industries has assembled quite a team to produce the CLAW helmet mount system for the US Army.

CLAW is a modular architecture which incorprates power and data for headborne systems.

CLAW is not only compatible with all Night Vision Devices currently in service with the US Army, but also with future systems like Integrated Visual Augmentation System as well as Night Vision Goggle – Next.

To see it in person at AUSA, visit Wilcox Industries in booth # 3819 at the Walter Washington Convention Center, in Washington, DC, October 9-11.

USSOCOM Awards Contract to Final Forge for Rotary Wing Advanced Tactical Helmets

Sunday, October 1st, 2023

Last week USSOCOM awarded an IDIQ contract to Final Forge for the Rotary Wing Advanced Tactical Helmets we wrote about awhile back which were adopted by the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment ‘Night Stalkers.’

Final Forge, Blountville, Tennessee, has been awarded an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract (H92403-23-D-0004) with a maximum ceiling of $49,000,000 and a $5,000 minimum ordering guarantee for a new generation of rotary wing advanced tactical helmets with spare parts and accessories. The helmets provide operationally relevant characteristics and performance including but not limited to excellent comfort, stability, field of view, and head mobility. This contract will fulfill the full operational capability requirements for all U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) rotary wing aviation components. Fiscal 2023 procurement funds in the amount of $874,970 are being obligated at time of award on the first delivery order. This contract is a follow-on production contract stemming from a competitive prototype agreement and is being awarded in accordance with10 U.S. Code 4022(f). USSOCOM, MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, is the contracting activity.

The RATH was developed and is manufactured by Final Forge, a company founded by David Rogers who coincidentally also founded Ops-Core before selling it to Gentex in 2012.

NutSof – Cable Canal

Monday, September 25th, 2023

New from NutSof is the Cable Canal, a wire management system for helmets and soft gear.

Attaching via hook and loop backing, the Cabal Canal features two 1″ elastic retention straps to easily fit multiple cables and cables with 90 degree connectors.

Sold in pairs, the bungee retention holes on both ends can be used as a lanyard or to provide tension to devices.

Designed by Opfor Night Solutions Corp and Made in Canada by NutSof.

www.nutsof.com