On Thursday, June 11, 2026, Canadian company Galvion, which specializes in the design and manufacture of innovative head-protection systems, power and data management solutions, and integrated soldier systems, announced that it will present a new product at the upcoming 29th edition of Eurosatory 2026, the international defense industry trade fair organized by Coges Events, which will take place on June 15–19 this year at Paris-Nord Villepinte, near Paris.
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At stand G391 in Hall 5A, Galvion will present the Cortex Evo helmet system in a new HALO configuration. Cortex Evo, used to integrate accessories with power, communications, and data-processing systems on Batlskin-family helmets, premiered during SOF (Special Operations Forces) Week 2026 in Tampa, Florida, on May 18–21.
Cortex Evo is a development of the Cortex system presented during SOF (Special Operations Forces) Week 2025, a new category of intelligent helmet-mounted systems that created a framework for integrating power, communications, and data processing at operator level. Cortex Evo represents a more integrated approach, combining multiple capability pathways within a single helmet-mounted architecture.
At Eurosatory 2026, Galvion is expanding this architecture by introducing the HALO configuration ‒ an externally mounted implementation designed to bring advanced helmet-mounted functions to both new and fielded helmet platforms. The Embedded and HALO configurations form a common Cortex Evo architecture, enabling users to access the same core capabilities through deployment approaches tailored to their operational requirements, procurement strategies, and life-cycle goals.
The Evo HALO configuration, initially available for Galvion’s Batlskin Caiman helmet system, with expansion to the Hellbender platform planned, will provide a flexible deployment pathway that can be introduced as part of new helmet systems or integrated with fielded helmets under modernization programs. This approach provides a flexible and cost-effective route for organizations seeking to introduce advanced digital functions while making use of existing support, maintenance, and sustainment infrastructure.
At the core of the system is Galvion’s AlertCentr software, which enables mission-critical data to be delivered and managed at the helmet-mounted level. Integrated with environments based on the ATAK (Android Team Awareness Kit) application ecosystem, AlertCentr supports configurable visual and audio cues, allowing operators to access and act on key information without diverting attention to secondary devices.
The systems presented at Eurosatory use many elements of the Cortex architecture’s functionality, including:
- Visual augmentation: ATAK video, sensor feeds, and navigation integration;
- Detection and awareness: detection and identification capabilities supporting enhanced threat awareness;
- Audio and communications: integration with a digital headset, enabling configurable alerts and system-level interaction;
- Power and data infrastructure: a unified architecture enabling scalable subsystem integration.
These capabilities are enabled by an open architecture that allows both Galvion-developed technologies and third-party technologies to operate within a single system environment.
“Cortex EVO reflects years of investment, and demonstrates how multiple sensing, visualization, communication and awareness capabilities can operate within a unified headborne architecture,” said Jonathan Blanshay, Founder and Executive Chairman of Galvion. “Rather than focusing solely on externally mounted components, we challenged our teams to rethink the system from the inside out. By pursuing a purpose-built integrated architecture, we were forced to solve more difficult challenges around size, weight, power management, connectivity and overall user experience—ultimately creating a more capable and scalable foundation. The HALO configuration extends the benefits of Cortex EVO across both new programs and fielded Galvion helmet fleets.”
He added: “Our customers have invested heavily in helmet systems and supporting infrastructure over many years. Combined with our growing manufacturing, maintenance and refurbishment capabilities in Europe, the EVO HALO configuration allows our customers to build on those investments while introducing the technologies that are increasingly shaping survivability, situational awareness and mission effectiveness on today’s battlefield.”
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See also:
- Canada Orders Additional Batlskin Caiman Helmets from Galvion
- Galvion Unveils the Ultralight Hellbender UL Helmet
- Galvion Expands ‘Charge on the Move’ Capability with Vehicle and Dismounted Integration Solutions
- Galvion to Supply NATO with Over 250,000 Caiman Ballistic Helmets
- Galvion introduces Batlskin Caiman Ultra-Light Helmet at AUSA 2025