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Avon Protection is proud to receive the 2026 CWMD Innovation Prototype Award for its Hood/Mask Interface (HMI) prototype developed as part of its work on the U.S. Department of War’s Advanced System for Protection and Integrated Reduction of Encumbrances (ASPIRE) program.

The Government of Canada has awarded Avon Protection a five-year contract for the MITR-M1 Half Mask, MITR-PF Compact Particulate Filter, and accessories.

Avon Protection has received an order for its MILCF50 CBRN Filter from an existing customer in the Middle East. 

Avon Protection has expanded its EXOSKIN protective ensemble range with the EXOSKIN-S2 high performance CBRN suit, designed for operators in the military, first responder and special forces segments.

In 2025, Avon Protection signed a new contract with its long-running customer, UK Police, to provide servicing and support for the Force’s FM53 multi-role Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) System. The framework contract, which runs through to 2029, will deliver consistent flow of product, improved stock management, and enhanced FM53 RPE system availability for UK Police in a purpose-built package designed to maximise cost-efficiency.

Avon Protection is starting a collaboration with HunterSeven Foundation to raise awareness of the impact that exposure to toxic substances during military service can have on the health of Veterans in later life.

Avon Protection has received an order from a European nation’s MoD for FM50 respirators and FM61EU filters via the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) contract vehicle.

Avon Protection’s MITR™-M1 Half Mask achieves NIOSH Certification

Avon Protection is showcasing a number of new CBRN protection and military diving innovations on stand N3-310

Avon Protection introduces MITR-PG1 Powered Goggle at DSEI 2025.