Technology has revolutionized everything we do and know. Traditional helmets were originally made out of archaic materials that cannot guarantee ultimate head protection. Later on, steel and ceramic helmets were used in crafting tactical helmets. But the weight of the helmets became utterly overbearing and caused fatigue. The weight of the helmets drained more physical energy from soldiers than the combating itself.

The invention of ballistic-rated fabrics such as Kevlar and Dyneema brought about a whole new ‘breed’ of tactical helmets. With these, helmets became much light weighted and offered increased ballistic rated protection.

Today, we are now bearing witness to the development of new technology-optimized tactical helmets that does much more than just stopping bullet rounds. With high-tech introduction of optimized night vision abilities, data display, navigation system, and innovative communication systems, these special helmets are fast becoming the most technologically advanced personal gears.

The US JHMCS (Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing Systems) is one of these technological tactical helmet wonders. The helmet allows wearers to communicate via a communication system that transmits voices via the bones. Yeah, you read right! The bones!

These helmets have been adopted by the US Air Force Navy F-16, F-18, F-15 pilots and more recently F-22 and F-35 pilots to the Russian pilot helmet. This helmet comes with an in-built display visor that shows critical flight details as well as navigation information. It works just like a see-through computer screen.

In addition, the helmet also provides a crosshair display to aid the target of air strike pilots. There is also an additional advantage in letting the pilot look around more often without having to look down at cockpit displays, or straight ahead at a HUD (Head Up Display.)

Today, there are more helmets out there that provide wearers with comfortable communication system, reduced weights, and improved protection.

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