Posts Tagged ‘Gentex’
Visit Gentex at the Maneuver Conference
Tuesday, September 13th, 2016Sneak Peek – Gentex Special Operations Tactical Respirator
Wednesday, September 7th, 2016
This photo taken at Stittsville Shooting Range during some range time with Millbrook Tactical, was recently released by Gentex. You’ll recognize the FAST Carbon Helmet and RAC headset, but you may not have seen the SOTR. I first saw it at Warrior West and I was very impressed. Since then, it’s only gotten better.
USSOCOM Awards Contract To Gentex For Advancement Of Headborne Systems Technologies
Monday, August 1st, 2016It appears that USSOCOM has issued multiple contracts in response to their Broad Agency Announcement issued earlier this year to refine requirements for the next generation SOF helmet. The latest award is to Gentex, and we assume, much of the work to be accomplished by their Ops-Core business unit. The BAA can be seen below.
Ops-Core FAST helmets have been SOCOM issue for many years and the fruits of this contract will be used by Natick to help refine requirements for the next generation SOF helmet.
Contract Award Dollar Amount: $370,365.51 Plus Option CLINs valued at $464,607.00.
The announcement is found at www.FBO.gov as long as they keep it there. Earlier award announcements to others have been deleted.
Gentex Corporation Introduces Expanded Ops-Core Product Line at Eurosatory 2016
Friday, June 10th, 2016Carbondale, PA, June 09, 2016. Gentex Corporation, a global leader in personal protection and situational awareness solutions for defense, emergency response and industrial personnel will introduce the Ops-Core FAST LE High Cut and Sentry LE Mid Cut Helmet System Platforms at Eurosatory 2016, the largest international land and air defense and security exhibition. Offering enhanced protection against a full range of ballistic, blunt trauma and blast threats, the FAST and Sentry LE helmet system platforms are designed for global military, security forces and law enforcement personnel.
The FAST and Sentry LE helmet system platforms stay true to the revolutionary design of the Ops-Core product line, providing advanced modular protection through a lightweight design. Offered at an economical price, the helmet system platforms feature an Ops-Core SkeletonTM Shroud for universal compatibility with most NVG mounts,
Accessory Rail Connectors (ARC) and external Velcro® loop. The FAST and Sentry LE platforms provide optimal scalability through the addition of visors, mandibles and ballistic applique?s, allowing the user to adjust the level of protection to meet their mission needs. Compatible with all Ops-Core ARC configured helmet systems, the new ballistic Ops-Core Handgun Face Shield, which defends against impacts from handgun threats, will also be highlighted. The Handgun Face Shield is ideal for mission protection against threats often encountered by law enforcement and military personnel during forced entry/breeching operations and riot control situations.
“The FAST and Sentry LE helmet systems and accompanying Handgun Face Shield will be adopted by various global security and law enforcement forces over the next few months”, said Tom Short, vice president, Ground Systems, Gentex Corporation. “The introduction of the Ops-Core FAST and Sentry LE helmet systems exemplify Gentex Corporation’s continued effort to expand our product offering, allowing us to offer a full range of innovative solutions that meet the need of our diverse customer base”.
Alongside the Ops-Core brand of helmet system platforms, Gentex will introduce a new generation of Combat Vehicle Crewman (CVC) helmets for sea and land mounted operations. The CVC helmet system is integrated with a new liner co-designed by Bose® and Gentex, featuring the Bose Product Improved Combat Vehicle Crewman (PICVC) Active Noise Reduction (ANR) Communication Head-Set. Also featured at Eurosatory this year, is Gentex Corporation’s newly acquired brand of hearing and communications products, Aegisound®. Acquired in October of 2015, the Aegisound products significantly improve hearing protection, safety and communications in high noise environments, and increase the company’s contribution to the highly regarded Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Program.
Eurosatory takes place June 13th through June 17th at the Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre in Paris, France. Stop by booth #B458 in the USA Security and Defense Pavilion to learn more.
Zero Dark Thirty Movie FAST Helmet Auction to Benefit the Semper Fi Fund
Tuesday, May 3rd, 2016
This is the FAST MT Helmet worn by actor Joel Edgerton in the American action thriller “Zero Dark Thirty”. ALL PROCEEDS FROM THIS AUCTION WILL BENEFIT THE SEMPER FI FUND. Buyer will receive Certificate of Authenticity with their helmet purchase.
To bid on the one-of-kind item, visit www.ebay.com.
Marine South – Ops-Core Updates Skullcrusher
Thursday, April 7th, 2016I’ve been using the Ops-Core Skullcrusher for many years when I require Night Vision but I don’t need a helmet, for example, while hunting. It’s much more comfortable than the old headsets issued with the PVS-7s and 14s because it is well padded and offers several points of adjustment. Additionally, it incorporates rails at each side and has accommodation for a counterweight.
Recently, they updated the design by no longer molding the shroud plate directly into the Skullcrusher but rather offering a three hole design that will accommodate their mount or three hole mounts from other companies such as Wilcox.
Gentex Introduces Argonaut Ground Crew Headset to European Market At SAFE Europe
Wednesday, April 6th, 2016Carbondale, PA, April 05, 2016. Gentex Corporation, a global leader in personal protection and situational awareness solutions for defense, emergency response and industrial personnel will introduce its Argonaut double hearing protection (DHP) communications headset to the European market at this year’s SAFE Europe Symposium. Based on the design of the ground crew headset Gentex developed for the U.S. F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program, the Argonaut DHP headset is designed for use in other harsh military and industrial noise fields.
The Argonaut DHP communication headset is a product of Gentex’s recent acquisition, Aegisound, an established provider of products that significantly improve hearing protection, safety and communications in high-noise environments. In addition to the expansion of their aircrew product line, the acquisition also increased Gentex’s contribution to the JSF program. Gentex now provides protective hearing and communication products to JSF ground crew, in addition to the JSF aircrew helmet system platform and respiratory protection system, on which there will be a technical presentation during the symposium.
“The introduction of the Argonaut DHP communication headset to the European market demonstrates how the addition of Aegisound has strengthened our hearing and communications offering and allowed us to further expand in this category internationally,” said Robert McCay, vice president, Aircrew Systems, Gentex Corporation. “We’re excited to demonstrate the Argonaut headset at SAFE, and honored to have been chosen to provide our expertise during the symposium on the latest in aircrew helmet system technology, as demonstrated through our work on the JSF program.” Product experts from Gentex Corporation will lead the presentation “Protecting the F-35’s Most Valuable Asset,” scheduled on Wednesday, April 13th at 1:30 pm.
The Argonaut DHP headset is appropriate for noise fields up to 130 decibels and features a digital noise cancelling microphone, and high-performance earcups with integrated communication earplugs that yield a 32 noise reduction rating (NRR).
Gentex is the leading supplier of high-performance flight equipment for military, law enforcement, and rescue aircrew worldwide. Their comprehensive line of durable and innovative products for fixed and rotary wing aircrew includes: modular, integrated helmet systems; protective visors and spectacles; high-altitude oxygen breathing equipment; communication and hearing protection systems; chemical/biological defense respirators for fixed-wing aircraft; aircrew flight equipment test sets; and a full suite of accessories. Gentex also offers aircrew flight equipment servicing, fitting, and operations/maintenance training. A global network, with expanding services in the U.K., supports the company’s aircrew customers.
SAFE Europe takes place April 11th through the 13th in Old Windsor, U.K. Gentex Corporation is located at stand number 4. Product experts and executives from Gentex will be on hand to meet with customers and media throughout the show. To attend the Gentex presentation on JSF helmet and respiratory protection system technology, please visit the SAFE Europe Symposium website. For more information on the Gentex Aircrew portfolio, visit www.gentexcorp.com/aircrew.
Visit Gentex At Marine South 2016
Monday, April 4th, 2016
