Galvion has received a follow-up order from the Department of National Defence (DND) Canada for 5000 of its Batlskin Caiman® ballistic helmet systems, each with two helmet covers, expanding contributions to the Dismounted Infantry Capability Enhancement (DICE) program.
The company’s Caiman helmet system delivers advanced weight and comfort levels, incorporating electronics, communications headsets, and other critical equipment needs. The helmet is also fitted with Galvion’s premiere APEX lining system, an adjustable design which enables a customized fit for users.
Todd Stirtzinger, CEO at Galvion stated, “We are exceedingly proud to receive another significant order from the Canadian DND for their DICE programme. Repeat orders like this demonstrate partner confidence and end-user satisfaction, both of which are core drivers for everything that we do at Galvion.”
The helmet systems assessed for DICE were initially tested in late 2022 by Canadian Light Infantry Battalion members. The trials included integrating equipment like eyewear, night vision goggles, gas masks, hearing protection, and cold-weather gear, all conducted under operational conditions. Galvion’s helmets rated highest and were selected after a phased bid process.
The original DICE program five-year contract was then awarded in February 2023 for 2,100 helmets and 4,200 helmet covers. Later in July 2024, the DND ordered an additional 8,400 helmets and 16,800 helmet covers, bringing the total, successfully delivered Canadian DICE order to 10,500 helmets and 21,000 covers.
This latest Batlskin Caiman order lifts DICE totals to over 15,000 helmets and 30,000 covers, with these additional products expected to deliver in early 2026.
Galvion’s ballistic helmet systems were developed over many years with extensive SOF community collaboration and feedback, now being fielded in the hundreds of thousands across multiple NATO countries.
Todd Stirtzinger added, “We are seeing significant increases in demand across all of our head system platforms, with the Caiman helmet seeing far and wide adoption beyond the SOF community, as evidenced by this DICE contract but also the continued receipt of orders from NATO countries through our NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) framework contract.
“We have more good news on that side to be announced soon. This activity, alongside other notable successes, has triggered some major investment and expansion activity, which is best showcased by our recent European Production Hub opening ceremony, in Poland.”
