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Avon Protection is at the forefront of supplying integrated Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) solutions to military and law enforcement forces worldwide. An interview with Justin Hine, Project Director CBRN (Military) from leading CBRN protection company Avon Protection.
How did Avon Protection become involved in the CBRN market?
decade has clearly demonstrated that the nature of threats to international security has changed significantly. Most militaries now recognize the change in CBW threats and are in a process of reinvesting in appropriate CBRN defence capabilities. At Avon Protection we are continuously accessing the threat and working with our customers worldwide to ensure we design, develop and deliver world leading capabilities to meet their specific requirements.
We have been supplying respiratory protective equipment to military forces, civil defence and emergency services for over 100 years. We have been supplying protection solutions to the UK Ministry of Defence and other allies since the First World War and are a primary supplier of integrated protective equipment to NATO and the United States Department of Defense. With over 3.5 million respirators in service, users in over 65 countries all put their trust in Avon Protection’s technology to shield them from whatever threat.
What CBRN solutions do Avon Protection offer to the market? Avon Protection offer a broad portfolio of CBRN products. Our market leading CBRN solutions include a range of respirators, filters, Powered Air systems, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and communication, hydration and vision accessories.
What current CBRN threats do troops in operation have to be aware of? The use of chemical weapons by state actors and terrorists in the last www.militarysystems-tech.com
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