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Danes Choose Revision’s Batlskin Cobra Helmet

Thursday, October 11th, 2012

Earlier today, Revision announced that the Danish Army has issued a 7-year contract to them for Batlskin Cobra Helmets which include the Batlskin Modular Head Protection system (high-performance liner, ergonomic Retention System and multipurpose Front Mount). The Batlskin Cobra Helmet is made from ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene.

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Deliveries will commence with an initial 4,335 Batlskin Cobra helmet systems to be delivered to the Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organization (DALO), which will have the option to purchase additional Batlskin helmet-mounted components including the Batlskin Visor and Mandible Guard.

According to Revision they were awarded the Danish contract for a lighter-weight, blunt force, blast and ballistic higher protection level helmet after being down-selected to one of only several competitors able to fulfill this requirement. Testing of the Batlskin system was conducted at the Danish army test center with involvement from Army and Air Force military branches and Revision ultimately won the bid with high technical compliance scores, favorable end-user trials which were weighted at 60% of the evaluation and good price/value for this state-of-the-art head protection system.

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“Revision is proud to have been awarded this contract to supply the Danish Military with our lightweight, high-performance polyethylene helmets and satellite Batlskin components—proof that we are advancing in our mission to meet the needs of the modern-day soldier fighting on today’s battlefield,” said Jonathan Blanshay, CEO of Revision. “Our readiness to supply next-generation helmets that meet both current and future operational environments is the culmination of many years of research and development of new materials, a strong design focus on protection systems that not only integrate seamlessly but can be customized for various military customers, and innovative manufacturing processes. The ability to produce both highly-specialized, polyethylene composite helmet shells at Revision’s Composite Center of Excellence as well as more traditional aramid helmets at our Newport facility enables us to quickly iterate helmet solutions to meet our global customers’ program requirements.”

www.revisionmilitary.com

AUSA – Ceradyne, Inc and Threat4 Inc to Introduce MOHAWK Combat Helmet

Thursday, October 11th, 2012

During last year’s AUSA, Ceradyne introduced a demonstrator of their MOHAWK technology. Now, they’ve refined the concept and in conjunction with communications producer Threat4, are unveiling this new version at this year’s AUSA.

The new “MOdular HArd Wired Kitted (MOHAWK) Boltless Combat Helmet” (Patent Pending) was developed by Ceradyne Diaphorm with the tactical in-ear radio communication headset developed by Threat4 Inc. This headset also offers hearing protection. The actual helmet features Ceradyne’s advanced Seamless Ballistic technology developed for the Enhanced Combat Helmet and integrates a modular data and power bus bar system. Essentially, this is a powered helmet with multiple mounting points on the helmet’s shell.

Marc King, President of Ceradyne Armor Systems and Patrick Armstrong, CEO of Threat4 both commented: “The integration of a headset communication system with hearing protection to the MOHAWK helmet provides a weight and logistics savings to the warefighter by eliminating the traditional headset’s power source and connecting to the power rail. The addition of comms and hearing protection to the helmet completes the warefighter`s Headborne equipment requirements and simultaneously addresses hearing protection.

The Threat4 tactical headset is a variant of Threat4’s traditional x-62000 series headset but modified to include brackets to mount it on either side of the MOHAWK and to draw power from the bus bar system. Other accessories that are mountable to the MOHAWK include IFF (identification friend-or-foe) transponder, NVG (night vision goggle) with integrated camera and LED flashlight, all powered from the rear battery pack. Last year these were Wilcox Ind products and based on the diagram, look to still be.

Now, if we can just get this program and the powered weapon rail to include common interface standards we might be on to something.

War Sport Industries Offers Team Wendy EXFIL with War Bungee Installed

Thursday, October 11th, 2012

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Not only is War Sport Industries is offering the new Team Wendy EXFIL bump helmet at a slight discount, but it also comes with their excellent War Bungee cable management system already mounted. If you’re looking for a bump helmet which includes both rail system and night vision mount as well as a cable management system, then check this out.

The EXFIL is available in Coyote and is one size fits most everyone. The Boa sizing system offers an awesome fit.

www.warsport-us.net

TYR Tactical 50/50 Battery Pouch for Helmet Cover

Thursday, October 11th, 2012

TYR Tactical has already introduced an accessory for their new Helmet Cover.

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The 50/50 Battery Pouch is designed for use with ANVIS style night vision goggles and affixes to the rear of their new Helmet Cover for the Ops-Core maritime cut FAST helmet via Velcro.

www.tyrtactical.com/products/details/new-featured-products/tyr-tactical-helmet-mounted-50-50-air-ground-warrior-battery-pouch

FirstSpear ACH Hybrid Cover

Monday, October 8th, 2012

With millions of ACH cut helmets produced, it’s only natural that FirstSpear would introduce a dedicated variant of their popular Hybrid Cover. It’s made from mesh and softshell two-way stretch with loop patches for IFF. It not only protects your helmet but also dampens helmet noise and shine. Available in Small – XLarge (same as the ACH) in Black, Coyote, Ranger Green, White and MultiCam.

www.first-spear.com

Two New Products From TYR Tactical

Sunday, October 7th, 2012

TYR Tactical is cranking out new products and here are two of their latest.

The Light Weight Assaulters Pack – ARC (TYR-LAP-ARC) is a mid-size pack that can be utilized for everyday carry and/or adapted to the back of the existing armor systems. The pack also features 2” padded lumbar support and modular belt loop. The inside compartment features a small cargo pouch to accommodate various operator items with room for additional kit. TYR has incorporated their proprietary PV material in abrasion point to reduce weight yet offer the strength and durability of Aramids.
Main Pack: 20”H x 11”W x 6”D
Front Pocket: 17”H x 9”W x 3”D
Weight: 2.6lbs

They’ve also introduced a new Ballistic Helmet Cover (TYR-OCHC-V1) designed to fit, you guessed it, the FAST Maritime Ops-Core Helmet which is becoming more and more popular. The design is a combination of 500D Codura and mesh and leaves complete access to the night vision mount and rail accessories. Loop and wire routing points are positioned to allow the wearer flexibility for management of cables and IFF.

Sized Small/Medium, Medium/Large and Large/Extra Large.

www.TYRtactical.com

ACH SLAAP from Velocity Systems

Thursday, September 27th, 2012

We’ve shown you the Super Light Armor Applique Plate developed by Velocity Systems for the Ops-Core Ballistic FAST Helmet. However, there are far more Advanced Combat Helmets fielded. In fact, there’s an entire Army and Air Force worth out there. Early on in the development of the SLAAP, Velocity Systems produced a variant for the ACH’s geometry.

They produce blanks that are water jet cut to finish and using this process they can accommodate different NVG mounts/shrouds as well as rail systems. The model you see above is cut for a rail and NVG mount that takes up more vertical space than most others. Additionally, a Large/XLarge SLAAP weighs just a pound. Considering it will stop an AK round, that’s impressive.

SLAAP is THE answer to the rifle caliber threat.

SLAAP is economical. You purchase as much protection as you need. There’s no need to buy an entire new fleet of helmets that only stop an arbitrary threat. Both front and rear plates have been developed, and since they are easily attached to and detached from the helmet, SLAAP is scalable. You adapt to the threat and only use the amount of protection you need. SLAAP is effective. It defeats the threat you will see on the street; 7.62 x 39mm FMJ with mild steel core penetrator. Additionally, the technology is adaptable. Because it is a helmet accessory, new versions of SLAAP can be developed as new threats emerge.

Military or Law Enforcement, I encourage you to look at SLAAP if you are facing rifle caliber threats. Chances are very good that Velocity Systems has already built a model to fit your issue helmet. It is a major game changer for the ACH.

www.velsyst.com

MDM – Elite Defense

Wednesday, September 26th, 2012

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Elite Defense is offering the FirstSpear Hybrid Helmet Cover in an ACH cut. It’s offered in all of the color options and is a great choice for those using the ACH. Not only is it the standard for the the US Army and Air Force, but lots of LE agencies are starting to get the ACH and its making its way to foreign armies as well.

www.elitedefense.com