Galvion unveils two additions to its Batlskin helmet portfolio

On the eve of SHOT Show 2025, taking place in Las Vegas from 21 to 24 January 2025, head protection and power/data management specialist Galvion previewed two additions to its head systems portfolio: the commercial Batlskin Hellbender TE (Tactical Edition) helmet and the new Batlskin Caiman SAR (Search and Rescue) helmet.

The Batlskin Hellbender is the commercial name for Galvion’s successful PDxT helmet. In its military PDxT guise, the helmet system has been fielded across multiple international programmes to meet a variety of requirements and is being assessed by many more, including the US Marine Corps (USMC). Its proprietary geometry features an ACH-front with smooth ear transition and a ridged back, offering structural rigidity, increased rear ballistic protection and improved impact protection.

The new Batlskin Hellbender TE helmet features hybridised layer construction with an ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) ballistic core and is available in hi-cut or a unique mid/full-cut variants, providing a balance between full coverage and easy communications integration. Configurable to meet a variety of mission needs with a suite of modular accessories, and compatible with Galvion’s APEX liner system, the Hellbender TE can be tailored for military and law enforcement applications and will be available for purchase in mid-2025.

Meanwhile, Galvion’s Batlskin Caiman SAR is a new search-and-rescue helmet that expands its flagship Caiman suite of head systems. The ultra-lightweight, high-impact polymer helmet features Galvion’s new three-hole shroud and its APEX liner system. Like Galvion’s other Caiman helmets, the Caiman SAR comes in five sizes, ensuring users are wearing the lightest, most comfortable and most stable helmet possible. The new Caiman SAR will be available for order in late 2025, in both vented and ventless options, across a variety of colours, including red, yellow, orange.

“We are excited to unveil these new head systems to our first responder network of users, Galvion CEO Todd Stirtzinger was quoted as saying in a company press release. “We have over 100,000 of our PDxT head systems in use globally, and each programme fielded brings new feedback, customisations and insights that result in a better product for end users. The time was right to add this thoughtfully designed platform to our commercial range, and we expect to expand the Batlskin Hellbender suite of products over the coming years to serve a variety of operator needs.

“The development of the Caiman SAR stems directly from operator feedback and introduces our new Galvion three-hole shroud to the market,” Stirtzinger added. “The global adoption of the Caiman platform is spreading and the SAR helmet offers a new range of specialist operators the opportunity to experience the unrivalled comfort and performance of this mission-proven platform.”