UK MoD respirator order for Ukraine

23 June 2025

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AVON TECHNOLOGIES PLC

UK MoD respirator order for Ukraine

Avon Technologies plc is pleased to confirm that the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has placed an order worth approximately £10.2 million for Avon Protection FM50 respirators in support of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 

Avon Protection's FM50 respirator meets the latest NATO forces' military mask requirements with variants in use across the world. It provides full-face protection against CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear) threats, with very low breathing resistance that ensures a comfortable wearer experience.  

This order will be delivered in the FY26 financial year and further adds to our strong order book.

Jos Sclater, Chief Executive Officer, commented:  

"We are proud of the contribution Avon Protection provides to the national security of the United Kingdom and its international partners.

This order demonstrates our critical contribution to the overall health and resilience of the UK defence industrial base and reinforces the UK's commitment to continue its military support to Ukraine, as stated in the 2025 Strategic Defence Review."

Steve Elwell, President of Avon Protection, commented:  

"The UK has put its trust in Avon Protection's products for decades, most recently with an order for our EXOSKIN boots and gloves and now with this FM50 order. This trust is extended to the benefit of our Ukraine partner to provide enhanced protection for their personnel on the front line."

For further enquiries, please contact:

Avon Technologies plc

Jos Sclater, Chief Executive Officer                                                    +44 1225 896 848

Rich Cashin, Chief Financial Officer                                      

Gabriella Colley, Corporate Affairs Director                                      +44 7891 206 239

Sodali & Co

Pete Lambie                                                                            [email protected]

James White                                                                                       +44 7855 432 699

About Avon Technologies plc:

Avon Technologies plc makes products that are trusted to protect the world's militaries and first responders.

Our mission is to provide unparalleled protection for those who protect us, giving them the confidence to tackle challenging situations and helping them get home safe. 

The Group trades through two Strategic Business Units; Avon Protection; our respiratory and integrated protection systems business and Team Wendy, our helmet systems business. We are renowned for our innovative thinking and our steadfast approach to manufacturing unrivalled products.

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

About Avon Protection:

For military and first responders, Avon Protection, part of Avon Technologies plc, is the go-to for mission-critical protection that instils mission-critical confidence. As the most field-tested equipment in the industry, we have the real-world insight to innovate and stay steps ahead of ever-evolving threats.

Our extensive history of providing protection and comprehensive knowledge of our customers' requirements, allows our range of respirators, powered and supplied air, underwater systems and CBRN protective wear to protect over 4-million users worldwide.

Through meticulous design, thoughtful integration, and a relentless pursuit of performance excellence, we ensure the safety of our users across their entire ensemble. We offer the convenience of acquiring all their equipment from a single supplier, while instilling confidence from the Avon Protection brand they know and trust. We assure our protectors so they can complete the mission and come home safely, every time.

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