{"id":18034,"date":"2026-01-15T15:50:01","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T18:50:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fie.undef.edu.ar\/ceptm\/?p=18034"},"modified":"2026-01-15T15:50:01","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T18:50:01","slug":"el-us-army-avanza-en-el-desarrollo-de-un-nuevo-modelo-de-casco-multiamenaza","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fie.undef.edu.ar\/ceptm\/?p=18034","title":{"rendered":"El US Army avanza en el desarrollo de un nuevo modelo de casco multiamenaza"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>El US Army lleva adelante el programa Integrated Multi-Threat Headborne System (IMHS), destinado al desarrollo de un moderno casco para el combatiente individual. El IMHS se realiza sobre la base de los cascos de la empresa Team Wendy que otorgan adecuada protecci\u00f3n bal\u00edstica, integrando asimismo avanzados sistemas electr\u00f3nicos de la empresa Theon, que contribuyen a optimizar la conciencia situacional del soldado y otorgan suficiente modularidad, para adaptarse a los requerimientos de las operaciones multidominio actuales y futuras.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>The US Army is sharpening its battlefield edge with a new combat helmet built to improve both soldier protection and situational awareness across multi-domain operations.<\/p>\n<p>Known as the Integrated Multi-Threat Headborne System (IMHS), the tool combines Team Wendy Ceradyne\u2019s ballistic protection with Theon\u2019s advanced electronic systems.<\/p>\n<p>It is built with modularity in mind, letting soldiers upgrade components as mission requirements evolve. It also provides flexible connectivity for communications.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18036\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18036\" style=\"width: 1150px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18036\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fie.undef.edu.ar\/ceptm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/666-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1150\" height=\"746\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fie.undef.edu.ar\/ceptm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/666-1.jpg 1150w, https:\/\/www.fie.undef.edu.ar\/ceptm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/666-1-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fie.undef.edu.ar\/ceptm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/666-1-1024x664.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.fie.undef.edu.ar\/ceptm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/666-1-768x498.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1150px) 100vw, 1150px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18036\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A soldier wearing a helmet equipped with one of the advanced electronic systems from Theon, the foundational system for the new IMHS. Image: Theon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Helmet-mounted power and data distribution allow operators to leverage next-gen features, from visual displays in any light to augmented reality guidance.<\/p>\n<p>These technologies are built to interface with soldier\u2019s power and battle management systems, helping improve situational awareness and decision-making.<\/p>\n<p>The helmet also incorporates lightweight tactical communications and hearing protection from Invisio, along with ballistic- and laser-protective eyewear from Revision.<\/p>\n<p id=\"testing-ahead\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Testing Ahead<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The IMHS prototype is funded under a US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Soldier Center initiative.<\/p>\n<p>The program operates under a shared-cost model, with development expenses jointly supported by the US government and industry partners.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18037\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18037\" style=\"width: 645px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18037\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fie.undef.edu.ar\/ceptm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/66-e1768304258759.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"645\" height=\"471\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fie.undef.edu.ar\/ceptm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/66-e1768304258759.jpg 645w, https:\/\/www.fie.undef.edu.ar\/ceptm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/66-e1768304258759-300x219.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 645px) 100vw, 645px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18037\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A soldier equipped with hearing protection from Invisio, the foundational system for the new IMHS. Image: Invisio<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The prototype will undergo evaluation at the DEVCOM Soldier Center in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, with soldier feedback informing future development.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWith army support and strong industry partnerships, we\u2019re advancing head protection into a fully integrated helmet system \u2014 combining ballistic protection with enhanced situational awareness,\u201d\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.avon-technologiesplc.com\/media\/press-releases\/integrated-multi-threat-headborne-system-prototype-to-be-funded-and-developed-for-us-army\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">said<\/a>\u00a0<strong>Erik Cobham<\/strong>, President of Team Wendy Ceradyne.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis shift fundamentally changes how soldiers perceive, decide, and respond on the battlefield.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fuente:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/nextgendefense.com\/us-army-headborne-system\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>https:\/\/nextgendefense.com<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>El US Army lleva adelante el programa Integrated Multi-Threat Headborne System (IMHS), destinado al desarrollo de un moderno casco para el combatiente individual. 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