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DSEI 2025: Avon Protection provides first sight of new goggle and details on half mask
Avon Protection’s MITR-PG1 powered goggle on display at DSEI 2025. (Photo: author)
Avon Protection has been growing and improving its integrated systems offerings. Last year the company released its Exoskin total protective suit system and earlier this year the MITR-M1 half mask.
Avon Protection unveiled a new powered goggle at DSEI 2025 as part of a continued drive to create a complete system to protect against a range of threats through an integrated outfit.
The MITR-PG1 powered goggle is designed to be worn as a default ocular protective goggle to protect the user against low- to mid-level chemical, biological, radiation and nuclear threats. It is also designed to protect against particulate hazards such as chemical spray or basic commercially available bear spray.
The 400g system includes an integrated filter and blower system above the goggle which cleans and clears the air within the
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