SOF Week 2026: Galvion unveils Cortex Evo integrated combat helmet
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)
Galvion has introduced its Cortex Evo integrated head system, combining ballistic protection, power, data and processing capabilities within a single combat helmet architecture.
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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