Q&A with Rafe Bennett, VP of Product and Marketing at Gentex Corporation

Modern combat helmets are evolving from primarily ballistic protection into a platform for a growing range of technologies. What are some of the biggest changes you’re seeing in how helmets are being designed and used today? Gentex has a unique perspective because we have served a wide range of...

By Eric G •

AUSA 26 – High-Cut NG-IHPS Helmet Is Coming

I stopped by the Gentex booth and they were exhibiting a high cut version of the Next Gen Integrated Head Protection System helmet issued by the US Army. Apparently, during last month’s Maneuver Conference at Fort Benning, the Army announced plans to move forward with a high cut design afte...

By Eric G •

Great News for IHPS Sufferers: Ops-Core ARC Rails Now Available

That’s right, those of you who wear the US ArmyMs done of obedience can now get IHPS compatible ARC Rails from Gentex. Key Benefits: Upgrade Fielded NG-IHPS Helmets — Adds Ops-Core ARC Rail capability to existing NG-IHPS helmets. Expand Accessory Integration — Provides a mounting interf...

By Eric G •

TFB Review: Ops Core Amps + Helmet Mount

Hearing is one of those things in life that you simply can't get back; once it's gone, it's gone. Growing up in the military, this was preached to us at every possible moment on the firing ranges, when operating around loud machinery and so on and so forth. Personally, I have alway...

By Patrik O •