A new Army and Marine Corps helmet design intended to increase protection may not succeed in decreasing shockwave pressure to the head in some circumstances, according to officials with the Navy ...

Some Soldiers might have looked at the bullet lodged in their helmet and discovered a new-found respect for the gear the Army issues. Getting shot didn't change McKenzie's opinion of Army gear ...

The U.S. Army is planning to deploy a combat helmet that is 22 percent lighter than the current helmet used by soldiers. Announced on Monday, the Advanced Combat Helmet (ACH) Generation II is said ...

Recall triggers federal investigation of how helmets got into circulation. WASHINGTON, May 15, 2010— -- The U.S. Army has announced the recall of 44,000 helmets that they say do not meet the ...

Keeping cool in the heat of battle could soon be easier, thanks to a new U.S. Army helmet that has its own built-in air-conditioning system. The high-tech headgear, which has been compared to ...

PENTAGON (May 20, 2010) -- The Army is recalling 44,000 combat helmets made by ArmorSource and Rabintex. If you were issued one of these helmets, you must turn it in to the Central Issue Facility ...

Disclosure. Three words you don't want to hear around the Simbex's new shock measuring helmet. "Wait! Wear this." The U.S. Army has awarded $932,000 to Lebanon, N.H.-based Simbex for 20 Head ...

An upcoming exhibit at the Smithsonian highlights one of the most under-appreciated pieces of soldier kit, the infantryman's helmet. The May 20th Military Invention Day event at the National ...