MONTREAL, CANADA – Galvion, a world leader in the design and manufacture of innovative head systems, power and data management solutions, and advanced capability solutions, has been awarded a five-year framework contract with a potential value of up to €27.8 million by Latvia’s State Centre for Defence Logistics and Procurement (VALIC) to supply Batlskin® Hellbender™ helmet systems in support of the Latvian National Armed Forces. The agreement was concluded under the European Union’s Security Action for Europe (SAFE) initiative and represents one of the first contracts awarded to a Canadian defence company through the new procurement framework. The framework covers Hellbender helmet systems in both high-cut and mid/full-cut configurations, together with associated spare parts, accessories and comprehensive lifecycle support, including maintenance and refurbishment. Galvion will also engage with local Latvian industry throughout the duration of the program, supporting regional cooperation and strengthening security of supply. The Batlskin Hellbender is a lightweight, modular ballistic helmet system featuring enhanced shell geometry for increased rear ballistic protection, structural rigidity and impact protection. Available in high-cut and mid/full-cut configurations with Galvion’s APEX™ liner system, Hellbender is designed to integrate with mission-critical equipment including NVGs, communications devices, face shields and chemical/biological masks. The award comes…
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Vice President J.D. Vance reached out to a key Iranian hardliner proposing a revival of peace talks, the New York Times and Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday. The proposal came in a letter delivered Sunday by Qatari mediators to Mohsen Rezaei, the secretary of the Supreme National Security Council. The…
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