Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Suciu covers trends in the world of aerospace and defense. This year marked the 110th anniversary of the introduction of ...

What do the Akkadians, Greeks, Romans, and Americans all have in common? They all have combat helmets they wore in war. A warrior's best weapon is his head, and therefore needs protection. Some of the ...

War has been part and parcel of humanity since the proverbial beginning of time, and people have clad themselves in protective gear and armor for thousands of years. Helmets worn in combat are not a ...