ARMED FORCES
We are the only company in the world to specialise in marine helmets for the armed forces.
Helmets for armed forces who operate in a marine environment is a niche sector, but one in which Gecko Head Gear specialise. The head protection requirements of armed forces vary considerably from one organisation to another and Gecko understands how to adapt products to meet specific client needs, from variations in impact protection to accessory brackets to colours and livery. As our helmets for armed forces have derived from our traditional marine safety helmet range they can be used alongside all your usual Gecko accessories such as comms, visors and marine lights.
“The RAN group was reportedly attempting to board an illegal fishing vessel with a hostile crew in northern Australian coastal waters, and a crew member threw a bottle filled with concrete towards the RAN group and struck the head of one of the boarding party. This missile caused the Gecko helmet to “shatter” but caused no injury to the RAN member”
— Defcon Technologies 2008
The MBH (Maritime Ballistic Helmet) was specifically designed for the needs of personnel all across the world for protection in marine environments while under threat of gunfire.
The design has evolved from the worlds leading marine safety helmet. The Gecko Open Face offers an inflatable liner to give you a 100% custom fit. Teaming up with NP Aerospace we have designed internal ballistic protection to stop high velocity 9mm rounds and only weighing in at 650 grams.
To deal with the impacts we have designed alongside Skydex an impact mitigation layer inside to act as an impact layer for safety standards and deformation protection.