Canada’s Galvion awarded Latvian helmet supply framework under EU SAFE programme – Defence Industry Europe

Canada’s Galvion awarded Latvian helmet supply framework under EU SAFE programme  Defence Industry Europe

Latvia has awarded Galvion a five-year framework contract worth up to €27.8 million for Batlskin Hellbender helmet systems and support. Latvia has awarded Galvion a five-year framework contract worth up to €27.8 million for Batlskin Hellbender helmet systems and support. The Canadian company said the agreement, concluded under the European Union’s Security Action for Europe initiative, is among the first SAFE awards to a Canadian defence supplier. The framework covers helmets in high-cut and mid/full-cut configurations, along with spare parts, accessories, maintenance and refurbishment. Galvion will also work with Latvian industry throughout the programme to support regional cooperation and security of supply. “At VALIC, our task is to ensure that the needs of the Latvian National Armed Forces are met not only today but also in the long term,” said Alans Andrulis, director of Latvia’s State Centre for Defence Logistics and Procurement.

“This framework agreement allows us to plan equipment procurement over several years while also covering maintenance, repair and full life cycle management.” The award follows the opening of Galvion’s European production hub in Gdańsk, Poland, in 2025, providing helmet assembly, finishing and inspection capabilities. The company said the facility and its European manufacturing partners would help expand regional production and provide support closer to customers. “Canada’s participation in SAFE creates an important new avenue for Canadian and European