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3M Launches New Ballistic Helmet Aimed At International Market

By Matthew Beinart

Wednesday, October 17th, 2018

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3M Launches New Ballistic Helmet Aimed At International Market

The two versions of 3M's new F70 ballistic helmet. Photo: Matthew Beinart.

3M [MMM] officially launched the F70 new ballistic helmet last week aimed at the international market and featuring improved durability capabilities the company developed while building the Army’s helmet of the future.Terry Griffith, defense business manager for 3M, told Defense Daily several foreign customers have already purchased the new helmet and the company is engaged in several ongoing international competitions he expects to bid in the coming months as the F70 moves toward a wider release.“This is more for the…

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