The Army has officially started fielding its newest combat helmet, the Next-Generation Integrated Head Protection System, to soldiers in close-combat formations, the service announced Tuesday.

After years in development, the Army will field its brand new body armor, combat helmet, and protective gear to soldiers with the 3rd Brigaide Combat Team, 82nd Airborne division later ...

What do the Akkadians, Greeks, Romans, and Americans all have in common? They all have combat helmets they wore in war. A warrior's best weapon is his head, and therefore needs protection. Some of the ...

A version of this story appeared in the daily Threat Status newsletter from The Washington Times. Click here to receive Threat Status delivered directly to your inbox each weekday. The Army has come a ...

Leading Technology Composites has secured an $856.7 million contract from the U.S. Army for the procurement of advanced combat helmets. The Department of Defense said Thursday the firm-fixed-price ...

Costa Mesa-based technical ceramic products company Ceradyne Inc. has received the second of two orders for its enhanced combat helmet, valued at about $3.9 million. The first order was received in ...