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Avon Protection awarded German Navy underwater rebreather contract

Avon Protection has been selected by the German Navy to supply its Multi-Role Rebreather for military diving operations, providing enhanced, safety, training and operational performance.


Image courtesy Avon Protection

The contract includes the supply of Avon’s market-leading rebreather and ongoing technical support to ensure complete, sustained operation of the system’s advanced safety features and capability.

The multimillion Euro award was made following the completion of the competitive public tender process and a full test programme by the German Navy.

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“We are delighted that the German Navy has selected our innovative rebreather. This represents a significant award for Avon Protection and the military diving personnel who will benefit from the cutting-edge technologies and enhanced operability it will bring them,” said Kevin Gurr, Avon Protection’s Underwater Systems Director.

Germany now joins fellow NATO nations and a growing number of additional global Military users that rely on Avon Protection’s underwater product portfolio.
 

 

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