Half-million dollar helmets and falling readiness: why the F-35 program is facing its most expensive and difficult test yet.

The advanced flight helmet—designated the "Next-Generation Fixed-Wing Helmet" (NGFWH)—will be manufactured by the Gentex Corporation in Carbondale, Pennsylvania. Military flight helmets have evolved ...

For decades, US Navy pilots have worn either the HGU-55P or HGU-68P helmets. Developed by Gentex Corp., the HGU-55P was first introduced in the 1980s, with the HGU-68P following in the 1990s. Since ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Next-Generation Fixed Wing Helmet will improve safety for pilots and provide a new design that is more easily updated over ...

Select F-22 pilots are testing a new lightweight helmet designed to replace the long used HGU 55, aiming to improve comfort, performance and flexibility in high speed flight. Even small reductions in ...