Galvion wins US Marine Corps IHS contract

Published on August 13, 2025

Galvion has been awarded the United States Marine Corps (USMC) Integrated Helmet System (IHS) contract.

The five-year indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract from the Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) has a maximum value of $131,396,296.  Galvion’s customised Integrated Helmet System was developed over multiple years under the scope of an Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) with Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) to meet the unique operational requirements of the US Marine Corps.  

The Galvion IHS Solution is a functionally robust, USMC-mission-focused system that is optimised to meet all USMC technical requirements. The no-through hole, hi-cut helmet is a proprietary geometry (introduced commercially as the Hellbender platform earlier this year) that combines an ECH front shape for ease-of-integration with existing accessories and a ridged-back design that provides structural stability.  

It features the latest version of Galvion’s best-in-class Apex lining system, which includes improvements incorporated as a direct result of Marine feedback, resulting in a better-fitting, balanced and more stable helmet platform for SBNVG and ECOTI mounting. Galvion’s E.D.G power management system integrates easily, offering scalable operational capability for Marines. The helmet was designed to support single-size components (NVG shroud, rails, harness, accessory straps) for ease of maintenance and supply logistics, with a clear upgrade and support path through its service life.  

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