U.S. Army Next-Generation Ballistic Helmet Order

3 July 2023

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 second delivery order worth $38 million from the U.S. Army under the Next Generation Integrated Head Protection System (NG IHPS) helmet contract W91CRB-21-D-0022, which was previously awarded in September 2021.

Jos Sclater, Chief Executive Officer at Avon Protection, commented:

"We have a rich history of protecting U.S. military personnel with our advanced protection solutions and we look forward to working alongside our customer as they continue to develop their military capability."

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About Avon Protection:

Avon Protection make products that are trusted to protect the world's militaries and first responders.

Our dedicated teams achieve this by developing mission-critical solutions that enhance our customers' performance, efficiency and capability, whilst providing ever-increasing levels of protection.

With a portfolio that includes respiratory and head protection systems, we are renowned for our innovative thinking and our steadfast approach to manufacturing unrivalled products.

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