U.S. Army gets more HGU-56/P

GENTEX has been awarded a five-year Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract by the U.S. Army for the procurement of HGU-56/P Rotary Wing Helmet system, Apache Helmet Assemblies (AHA), spare parts, and upgrade kits.

The firm fixed-price contract is funded and managed by Product Manager Air Warrior (PdM Air Warrior). The contract has a maximum potential value of approximately $44.8 million over the 5-year period of performance. The contract supports the continued fielding, sustainment, and modernization of HGU-56/P Helmet systems used by U.S. Army rotary-wing aircrew.

The HGU-56/P helmet platform has long served a critical role for rotary-wing aircrew, delivering advanced impact protection, compatibility with mission-essential communications systems, and the durability required for demanding operational environments. Through this contract, GENTEX will provide complete helmet assemblies, spare components, and upgrade kits to help ensure aircrew maintain operational readiness throughout the life cycle of the system.

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