Soldier News & Articles

Galvion Secures Canadian DND Order for 29,000 Additional Caiman Helmet Systems & Covers

The Canadian Department of National Defence has ordered 29,000 Batlskin Caiman® ballistic helmet systems through the NSPA framework, bringing the total number of units ordered by Canada to over 44,000

Mar 05, 2026
Integris Composites Launches Specialized Arctic Armor Development Team & Engineering Squad

Integris Composites forms the specialized Arctic Armor Development Team to engineer advanced, lightweight ballistic protection for extreme subzero military operations

Feb 27, 2026
Galvion Launches Hellbender™ UL Ballistic Helmet for Modern Armed Forces

Galvion has unveiled the Hellbender™ UL, an ultra-lightweight ballistic helmet engineered as a complete head system offering optimized protection and integration capabilities, with the product set to be displayed at EnforceTac 2026 from February 23-25

Feb 19, 2026
Brochure Now Available for Future Soldier Technology USA Conference

Senior military and industry leaders to convene at Future Soldier Technology to examine next-generation soldier modernization, sensors, networks, robotics, and medical technologies shaping future combat effectiveness

Feb 11, 2026
Micropol Fiberoptic Secures Two-Year Extension with FMV & Swedish Armed Forces

Swedish defense authorities extend partnership with Micropol Fiberoptic to ensure continued delivery of critical fiber optic infrastructure

Feb 03, 2026
Future Artillery Conference 2026 to Focus on Modern Warfare & Global Integration

Senior military leaders and industry experts will convene in London this May to celebrate 25 years of the Future Artillery Conference while addressing critical advancements in precision munitions and autonomous systems

Jan 29, 2026
FAST XP Ballistic Helmet System Introduced for Law Enforcement Applications

Gentex Corporation has released the updated FAST XP ballistic helmet system for law enforcement, providing NIJ IIIA and HG2-certified protection, enhanced comfort, and integrated accessory mounting for patrol and tactical operations

Jan 27, 2026
Galvion Advances Charge on the Move for Mounted & Dismounted Operations

New vehicle-mounted and dismounted integration accessories extend Galvion’s Charge on the Move capability, enabling continuous power generation, distribution, and battery charging across mounted and dismounted operations

Jan 21, 2026
Insights from the Future Armoured Vehicles Conference 2026

The 12th Annual Future Armoured Vehicles Conference will bring together military leaders and technology providers to shape the future of armoured vehicle programmes across Central and Eastern Europe

Jan 15, 2026
Honeywell LED Lighting Selected for U.S. Army MV-75 FLRAA Program & Mission Support

Bell Textron has chosen Honeywell’s advanced LED landing search light to enhance pilot visibility, reduce workload, and support demanding mission requirements for the U.S. Army’s MV-75 FLRAA

Jan 15, 2026
Codan’s DTC Launches Australian Production of Battle-Proven BluSDR-6 Drone Radio

DTC has begun Australian production of its BluSDR-6 drone radio, a combat-proven communications technology supporting sovereign capability and modern unmanned military operations

Nov 28, 2025
Advancing Defense Capability Through Strategic Collaboration Defense Advancement works with major OEMs to foster collaboration and increase engagement with SMEs, to accelerate innovation and drive defense capabilities forward.