Sakhir (Kindgom of Bahrain), February 2nd, 2026 – High Protection Systems (HPS), the brand of Racing Force Group dedicated to the adaptation and development of advanced motorsport-derived technologies for head protection solutions serving law enforcement and defense applications, entirely engineered and manufactured in the Kingdom of Bahrain, represents the only organization within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) area capable of engineering and producing state-of-the-art solutions at an industrial scale. HPS’s ongoing growth is highlighted by the participation in two major international industry events: the World Defense Show, scheduled to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from February 8 to 12, and Enforce Tac, held in Nuremberg, Germany, from February 23 to 25.
Both exhibitions represent strategic platforms for engaging with the international defense and tactical community, while showcasing protection systems conceived for high-risk, performance-driven environments where reliability is essential.
HPS solutions are based on proprietary technologies directly derived from Bell Racing Helmets used at the pinnacle of motorsport, with R&D, testing and manufacturing at Racing Force Group’s sophisticated facility in Sakhir, adjacent to the Bahrain International Circuit. During the 2025 Formula 1 World Championship season, 15 drivers trusted Bell Racing Helmets – a figure confirmed again for 2026 – confirming their proven standards at the highest level of competition.
Founded in 2021 by Racing Force, the world leader in motorsport safety equipment, High Protection Systems was established with a clear mission: to adapt and evolve the Group’s expertise in impact absorption and composite materials for high-threat environments.
HPS leverages the engineers, materials, testing methodologies, and production processes of Racing Force Group’s motorsport division, reinforcing Bahrain’s role as a regional hub for advanced technology. This project has been strongly supported over the years by the Bahrain Economic Development Board and Export Bahrain, which have played a pivotal role in creating the conditions for sustained industrial growth.
The brand transfers a mindset built on engineering rigor and continuous validation into law enforcement and defense applications, delivering solutions designed to meet the highest expectations in terms of safety, durability, and lightness.
World Defense Show will mark HPS’s first-ever participation in the event, underlining the brand’s long-term commitment to the Middle East and the GCC region, while the return at Enforce Tac follows the strong feedback received at the 2025 edition. On both occasions, the brand will showcase its product portfolio, including the Lift Airborne AV2.2, the Gladiator family of helmets, and Riot helmets, developed for military, law enforcement, and riot control applications.
Aref Yazbek, Group Chief Business Officer of Racing Force Group“World Defense Show and Enforce Tac represent key opportunities to present the technological maturity achieved by High Protection Systems with its latest generation of law enforcement and defense helmets, engineered and manufactured in the Kingdom of Bahrain, and to interact with specialists across the global defense community. Drawing on our motorsport roots, Racing Force Group is proud to contribute to showcasing the expertise and industrial capabilities developed in Bahrain, which continues to establish itself as a center for some of the most demanding sectors. This is also made possible thanks to the constant support of the Bahrain Economic Development Board, Export Bahrain, and Team Bahrain, which provide the ideal conditions for us to operate and further develop our ambitious projects.”
