Avon Protection PLC U.S. Army Next-Generation Ballistic Helmet Order (0812B)
September 29 2022 - 2:00AM
UK Regulatory
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RNS Number : 0812B
Avon Protection PLC
29 September 2022
29 September 2022
Avon Protection plc
("Avon Protection" or "the Group")
U.S. Army Next-Generation Ballistic Helmet Order
Avon Protection is pleased to confirm that the Group has
received its first delivery order worth $42.1 million from the U.S.
Army under the Next Generation Integrated Head Protection System
(NG IHPS) helmet contract W91CRB-21-D-0022.
Manufacturing ramp-up is progressing to plan after completing
rigorous testing, with initial deliveries commencing in the first
half of FY23 positioning Avon Protection as the leading helmet
supplier to the U.S. DOD.
Paul McDonald, Chief Executive Officer at Avon Protection,
commented:
"The receipt of this first delivery order is an important
milestone for the NG IHPS, and a critical step in getting our
advanced life-saving technology rolled out to U.S. military
personnel with this first order. This programme cements our
position as a global leader in head protection technology, and
specifically as a centre of excellence in high-specification
ballistic helmets."
For further enquiries, please contact:
Avon Protection
Paul McDonald, Chief Executive Officer +44 1225 896 848
Rich Cashin, Chief Financial Officer
Rory Wiltshire, Investor Relations Manager
MHP Communications
Andrew Jaques +44 771 003 2657
Charlie Barker avonprotection@mhpc.com
Pete Lambie
Legal Entity Identifier: 213800JM1AN62REBWA71
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protection solutions for the world's militaries and first
responders. With a portfolio that includes Chemical, Biological,
Radiological, Nuclear ("CBRN"), respiratory and head protection
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capability of our customers whilst providing ever increasing levels
of protection.
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