Companies downselected for British Army vehicle programme
It is believed that three companies did not make the downselect but a dark horse in Spain’s Iturri is believed to have got through.
The Cortex Evo is being promoted as an ‘intelligent, head-borne system’ designed to integrate ‘power, data and processing at the operator level’. (Photo: Galvion)
Protection, data and energy specialist Galvion unveiled a ‘next step in integrated head systems’ at SOF Week 2026 in Tampa, Florida.
The Cortex Evo is being promoted as an ‘intelligent, head-borne system’ designed to integrate ‘power, data and processing at the operator level’, according to a company statement.
Cortex Evo comprises a ballistic core, embedded power and data pathways, and a lightweight composite shell structure, the statement added.
The system includes Galvion’s proprietary Cortex architecture, responsible for power distribution, data connectivity and processing directly within the structure of a ballistic combat helmet. The company said this reduces reliance on externally mounted
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It is believed that three companies did not make the downselect but a dark horse in Spain’s Iturri is believed to have got through.
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