The Canadian military is funding the development of a new helmet designed to prevent traumatic brain injuries that have been affecting some special forces personnel and other soldiers.

The Army "quietly fielded" a new combat helmet last month that is lighter yet tougher than its predecessor and able to offer increased protection against sniper fire, Army leadership revealed ...

But none of the questions concern the condition of the gear, so a new army-issued Kevlar helmet that has been dented or punctured by a bullet would pass the test, which some have flagged as a problem.