Overview

Communication Earplug for Military Aviation

Protect hearing. Improve comms. Fly smarter.

Modern cockpits are loud, complex, and unforgiving. Aware Defense’s Communication Earplug (CEP) delivers mission-grade hearing protection and crystal-clear communications for fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircrews—without adding bulk or compromising helmet fit.

Why CEP for Aircrew?

• High noise environments: Afterburners, rotor wash, and cockpit vibration degrade speech intelligibility and accelerate hearing loss.

• Critical comms: Missed calls lead to missed cues. CEP preserves clarity across ICS, radio, and intercom chatter.

• Long sorties: Fatigue builds when you’re straining to hear. CEP reduces cognitive load so you stay sharper, longer.

What Is Aware Defense CEP?

A low-profile, in-ear communications system that integrates with standard flight helmets and aircraft intercoms. CEP combines passive attenuation (custom-fit eartips) with in-ear transducers to deliver direct, intelligible audio—right where you need it—while your helmet provides over-the-ear protection.

Result: true double hearing protection with superior speech intelligibility.

Key Advantages for Military Aviation

• Intelligibility in noise: In-ear transducers cut through broadband engine/rotor noise so ATC and tactical comms are easier to understand.

• Double protection, zero bulk: Works under standard earcups for layered attenuation without pressure points.

• Custom fit = all-day comfort: Aware Defense custom eartips (via E-Fit scanning) reduce hotspots and seal consistently across long missions.

• Helmet-friendly: Low-profile cable routing; no interference with oxygen masks, NVGs, or visors.

• Mission-ready durability: Ruggedized cabling, field-replaceable tips, and strain reliefs designed for flightline realities.

• Sanitation & sustainment: Replaceable tips and cleaning kits support unit hygiene protocols and rapid turnarounds.

Platform Compatibility

Designed to integrate with commonly fielded flight helmets and aircraft intercoms across:

• Fixed-Wing: fast-jet, trainer, and transport communities

• Rotary-Wing: utility, attack, and medevac platforms

• Special Mission: ISR and test wings requiring high comms fidelity

Note: Aware Defense also provides platform-specific cable kits and helmet routing guides to simplify unit adoption.

Use Cases

• Jet noise dominance: Maintain clarity during high-power settings, cat shots, and formation ops.

• Rotary turbulence: Preserve comms during doors-open, sling, and low-level operations.

• Mixed-crew environments: Reduce crosstalk fatigue during multi-radio, high-tempo mission legs.

• Hearing conservation programs: Support command hearing readiness objectives while improving crew effectiveness.

Training & Fielding Support

• On-site Scan & Fit Events: Mobile E-Fit teams scan entire flights/squadrons in a day.

• Program Management: Aware Defense provides POC coordination, order tracking, and delivery logistics aligned with unit schedules.

Maintenance & Hygiene

• Daily wipe-down protocols with approved solutions

• Swappable filters/eartips to maintain acoustic performance

• Serialized tracking (optional) for life-cycle management, supply, and QA

Technical Highlights (At-a-Glance)

• Low-profile, custom eartips (medical-grade materials)

• Standardized connectors & harnessing for rapid integration

• Weight-neutral under helmet earcups—no change to helmet CG

• Environmental resilience: sweat, dust, and flightline conditions

Detailed attenuation and interface specifications available upon request and tailored to your platform/helmet configuration.

Compliance & Safety

Aware Defense CEP supports unit hearing conservation goals and is designed to integrate within existing flight PPE. Our team assists with configuration documentation, unit SOP updates, and acceptance checklists in coordination with your safety and medical officers.

Procurement & Scheduling

• Unit trials & demo kits available

• GPC/contract pathways supported

• Lead time: based on unit size and scan schedule

• CONUS/OCONUS support through Aware Defense partner network