Galvion to supply over 250,000 Caiman® Ballistic Helmets to NATO

Galvion, a global leader in the design and manufacture of innovative head systems, power and data management solutions, and integrated soldier systems, has so far received orders for 225,000 Batlskin Caiman® head systems via the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) framework contract, from those countries already publicly announced. In addition, in recent months Galvion has received a number of new orders, yet to be announced, and has a few more in process, that will soon take the total past the 250,000 milestone. 

Galvion joined the NSPA framework, which facilitates the easy procurement of its high-performance Batlskin Caiman® head system and accessories for NATO countries and partners, in December 2022. To meet demand, Galvion built a new European production hub in Gdansk, Poland, which employs over 70 specialists and houses helmet finishing and assembly capabilities, in addition to, critical support, maintenance, refurbishment, upgrade and training operations.  In parallel, Galvion established a production partnership with a UK manufacturer to support regional program and customer demand.    

In order to qualify for the NSPA framework contract, Galvion had to pass extensive user trials under the strict supervision of the NSPA standards authority.  The Batlskin Caiman® helmet system qualified for the highest performance category, of four available categories.  The Caiman® helmet system comes in five sizes and is equipped with Galvion’s very latest APEX lining system, which is adjustable for a customized user fit ensuring unparalleled stability for the latest visual augmentation devices. The Caiman helmet is scalable for highly dynamic operations with mission-specific accessories, and is expressly designed to incorporate electronics, communications headsets, and other critical equipment, now and into the future.

Todd Stirtzinger, CEO at Galvion said: “Our primary goal at Galvion is to empower the missions of operators around the world.  As a team, we are incredibly proud to see so many of our head systems fielded across NATO, whether through the NSPA framework or other official program contracts, and we look forward to supplying existing and new customers through additional orders.” He added: “We have invested heavily in an expanded global production footprint and are continuously evaluating opportunities to support our growing NATO and wider EU customer base.  Our regional production strategy strengthens supply chain resilience and ensures that our European and NATO customers have reliable access to our best-in-class equipment, when and where they need it”.

About Galvion:

Galvion designs, develops, and delivers mission-critical head solutions, intelligent power and data management systems, and advanced integrated soldier systems for the world’s most demanding military and tactical teams.  A foundational belief in calculated investment and capability expansion drives continued product and technology evolution beyond purely passive protection, focusing instead on active, integrated systems that enhance performance and survivability, with an eye to the ever-changing demands of the modern battlefield. 

Privately owned with accredited facilities in New Hampshire, Vermont and Massachusetts in the US, Montreal in Canada, Bristol in the UK, and Gdańsk in Poland, Galvion’s team of 450+ employees work proactively to solve the problems left unsolved by others.