U.S. Army Next-Generation Ballistic Helmet Order

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    [phone]

Rich Cashin, Chief Financial Officer

Rory Wiltshire, Investor Relations Manager

MHP Communications

Andrew Jaques     [phone]

Charlie Barker   [e-mail]

Pete Lambie 

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The information contained within this announcement is deemed by the Company to constitute inside information as stipulated under the Market Abuse Regulation ("MAR") EU no.596/2014. Upon the publication of this announcement via Regulatory Information Service ("RIS"), this inside information is now considered to be in the public domain.

Note to editors:

Avon Protection designs and produces life-critical personal protection solutions for the world's militaries and first responders. With a portfolio that includes Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear ("CBRN"), respiratory and head protection products, our mission is to enhance the performance, efficiency and capability of our customers whilst providing ever increasing levels of protection.

Avon Protection operates from six sites employing approximately 1,000 people and is listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE: AVON).

For further information, please visit our website  www.avon-protection-plc.com

 

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