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Gentex to Support NATO with Headborne Solutions

Under the contract, Gentex Corp will supply NATO with variants of Ops-Core FAST RF1 and XP ballistic helmet systems, as well as STEP-IN visors and the AMP Communication Headset and PTTs By Joseph Macey / 22 Dec 2022

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Gentex announces new agreement with NSPA for headborne solutions.
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Gentex Corporation has announced a multi-year outline agreement contract with the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) to supply helmets and accessory products to NATO and partner nations.

Under the contract, Gentex will supply variants of its Ops-Core FAST RF1 and XP ballistic helmet systems to NATO members through the administration of the NSPA.

Along with helmet systems, the agreement also includes Ops-Core headborne accessories including the AMP Communication Headset and PTTs, ballistic and non-ballistic mandibles, STEP-IN Visors, and Special Operations Tactical Respirator (SOTR) respiratory products.

Jim Clarke, Gentex Sales Director for EMEA, said: “Being able to supply the Ops-Core FAST RF1 and XP helmet systems and accessories through NSPA means that NATO member countries can offer their soldiers and operators the best possible protection through a streamlined process.”

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Posted by Joseph Macey Joseph Macey is a Content Specialist at Defense Advancement, where he has focused on emerging defense technologies since joining in 2022. His expertise spans tactical UAS, rugged computing, and Satellite Communication Systems. After graduating in Journalism from Falmouth University, Joseph began his career in 2019 as a local reporter. His journalism background enhances both his reporting and interview skills, enabling him to provide insightful, authoritative analysis of the latest trends shaping the defense industry. Connect
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