In an era where dismounted soldiers face increasingly complex and contested environments—from peer-on-peer conflict, to counter-terrorism operations in austere terrain, or peace support operations in dense urban centres—equipment must deliver more than just protection. It must enhance survivability and agility, all without compromising connectivity and interoperability.  Notably, a head system must integrate with soldier communications and hearing protection (i.e. the headset) to support peak situational awareness.

Galvion’s next-generation head systems are redefining what a helmet can and should be. Far from a simple protective shell, the company’s flagship Caiman® helmet represents a truly integrated head system—built to support visual augmentation, communications, and mobility in any environment. And critically, it empowers the end user with the flexibility to integrate any chosen headset—ensuring users can select the communications headset solution that best fits their needs, with seamless integration into the helmet’s fit and function.

A system of choice, not compromise

Unlike some alternative helmet designs that may lock users into proprietary communications hardware, Galvion’s system prioritises open architecture integration. Whether teams prefer over-ear or in-ear comms, active noise reduction, or dual-channel tactical headsets, the helmet accommodates them all without compromise, from any available supplier. It’s a critical enabler for mission effectiveness, allowing allied forces to operate with their preferred gear, configured to their operational profile.

Combat proven and NATO-backed

With over 2 million helmets delivered globally, Galvion’s credibility in the defence sector is unmatched. In 2022, Galvion was awarded a prestigious NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) framework contract, following rigorous trials led by Norwegian special operations forces and dismounted units. Norway selected the Caiman® head system as the variant normally employed by elite units for general issue—underscoring its focus on survivability, operability, and seamless integration of advanced technologies.

Since then, over 210,000 Caiman head systems have been ordered through the framework by NATO allies including Norway, Sweden, Finland, Poland, and others, with well over 140,000 units delivered to date. Galvion's ability to meet demanding volume requirements while maintaining high performance standards is a testament to its engineering and manufacturing excellence.

European product with global reach

The Caiman system also represents a morel of international collaboration and regional manufacturing efficiency. Using Dutch-sourced ballistic materials, raw shells manufactured in the United Kingdom, and final product finishing and assembly in Poland, Galvion delivers a head system that is truly European in origin. This distributed production model not only supports industrial cooperation across allied nations but also results in a cost-effective and locally supported solution, for all NATO and European customers, without compromising on performance. Our purpose-built European production hub in Gdansk, Poland provides European users with regionally responsible manufacturing and servicing, as well as product lifecycle support, enhancement and augmentation on their doorstep.

More than a helmet

In a battlespace defined by speed, complexity, and technological convergence, Galvion’s head systems are designed to do more than just protect the user. They serve as integrated platforms—supporting modular power and data add-ons, communications, and augmented vision devices—to help the modern Warfighter maintain superiority at the tactical edge. The future is now as Galvion’s Caiman is the platform for the Galvion CORTEX integrated suite of power, data, sensor, computation, and communications, VAS and other add on capabilities.

Trusted, flexible, battle-proven.

Already in active service across NATO countries including UK, Netherlands, Estonia, Latvia, Greece, Norway, Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Poland, and Germany, Galvion’s integrated head systems have become the solution of choice for those who demand performance under pressure. Its flexibility to support any headset the user prefers, combined with its mission-driven design, ensures operational effectiveness in today’s most demanding missions. Galvion: Not just a helmet—an integrated head system built for today, ready for tomorrow.