# Protective Ballistic Helmets The RAID Army Helmet is Equipped for Mission Surveillance By M | Published 2016-02-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/army-helmet References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/r-a-i-d-the-latest-special-ops-ballistic-helmet-that-looks-cool/) & [3formdesign](http://www.3formdesign.com/) The RAID Special Ops army helmet is designed to provide protection as well as surveillance support during missions for the [United Shield International](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-communicator) thanks to a sleek, compact and accessorized design. The helmet features a lightweight structure complete with several added gadgets that help wearers see and track their opponents in a variety of terrains and situations. Going beyond the functionality of a standard helmet, the RAID design focuses on increasing the wearer's sight as well protecting them in moments of combat. The helmet comes in either an all-black or camo coloring with a hardshell exterior complete with a neck tie for added support. The helmet features a series of hooks and clips for attaching necessary [vision-improving equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-eyewear1) including vision googles, strobe lights, batteries, [night vision goggles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utrack-ar) as well as sunglasses. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Intelligent Tactical Helmets:** Developing lightweight helmets with improved surveillance support capabilities results in a more advanced device for military purposes. - **Modular Helmet Accessories:** Creating a helmet with added gadgets that can be easily attached and detached offers a new revenue stream for accessory manufacturers. - **Advanced Helmet Materials:** Researching new materials to create helmets that offer better protection with less weight may disrupt the market for current helmet manufacturers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Military Technology:** Integrating advanced technology into military equipment could provide a competitive advantage for technology companies working in the defense industry. - **Sports and Adventure Apparel:** Repurposing modular helmet accessories for civilian use, such as for extreme sports, camping, and hiking could tap into a new market for apparel companies. - **Materials Science:** Developing new materials for lightweight helmet construction could provide a disruptive innovation for the materials science industry and have far-reaching applications beyond military helmets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Augmented Helicopter Helmet Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helmet-display.md) - [Lightweight Dependable Safety Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/11h.md) - [AR Motorcycle Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ar-motorcycle-helmet.md) - [AR-Enabled Ski Rescue Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/argus-ar-helmet.md) - [AR-Integrated Smart Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shoeigtair3.md) - [Brain-Protecting Wearable Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brainprotecting-wearable-device.md) - [Eye-Controlled Rescue Helmet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/argus-ar.md) - [Collaboration Sport Use Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/malle-x-nexx-atp-helmet.md) - [Augmented Reality Motorcyclist Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shoei-eyelights-gtair-3-smart.md)