The new contract for the ACH Gen II strengthens ArmorSource’s role in the U.S. advanced lightweight combat helmet market.
HEBRON, Ohio, June 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ –Â ArmorSource, LLC, a U.S. manufacturer of advanced ballistic helmet systems, is increasing production after securing a $17.6 million contract to manufacture and deliver 25,000 Advanced Combat Helmet Gen II (ACH Gen II) systems to the American army.
The contract award was officially announced by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) on May 28, 2026, under contract number SPE1C1-26-C-0016, following a comprehensive bid and award process. Deliveries under this new order are expected to begin in 2027.
“We view this contract as a sign of confidence from the U.S. Government, the U.S. Army, PEO Soldier and the Defense Logistics Agency,” said Todd Barnes, director of government programs at ArmorSource. “This order, along with our current contract to deliver 30,000 Advanced Combat Vehicle Crewman (ACVC) helmets, places ArmorSource as the leading provider of lightweight, advanced head protection systems to the U.S. government. The ArmorSource team is ready to execute this important mission.”
The ArmorSource ACH Gen II system is recognized for its exceptional reduced density, improved ergonomics and superior comfort, while maintaining state-of-the-art ballistic, environmental and mechanical protection.
In addition to its long-standing partnerships with U.S. military branches – including the Army, Marine Corps, Navy and U.S. Special Operations Command – ArmorSource supports elite military and law enforcement organizations in Europe, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East.
Most recently, ArmorSource expanded its helmet platform with the AireLink Prime retention system featuring independent left and right micro-adjustments, as well as the 3D AireSupport Max suspension platform designed to reduce impact and improve comfort during operations extended.
Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Ohio, ArmorSource is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of advanced ballistic helmets, with production capacity exceeding 12,000 advanced PE-based shells per month. The company remains focused on continually improving ballistic performance, ergonomics, durability and manufacturing transparency to meet the world’s most demanding defense needs.
