Avon Protection Unveils MITR-PG1 Powered Goggles at DSEI 2025 as Part of Integrated Head Protection Line

At DSEI 2025 in London, Avon Protection introduced its latest eye-protection innovation: the MITR-PG1 powered goggle, shown for the first time in public. Displayed alongside Team Wendy’s well-known RIFLETECH ballistic helmet, the move underscores Avon’s strategy of offering modular, interoperable protective equipment for military, law enforcement, and first-response users.

MITR-PG1: A New Step in Eye Protection

The MITR-PG1 belongs to Avon Protection’s MITR (Modular Integrated Tactical Respirator) system. It is designed to fill a gap between half-masks and full-face respirators, offering eye protection in low- to medium-threat environments without the bulk of full-face systems.

Key features include:

• Protection against riot control agents such as CS, CN, OC, PAVA, and battlefield dust.

• A powered air purge system that creates slight positive pressure inside the goggles, preventing fogging even in extreme conditions.

• Lightweight design, around 400 g with battery, and operational endurance of over eight hours.

• Compatibility with the MITR-M1 half mask, standard combat helmets, and night-vision devices.

• MITR-GF filter protection against irritant agents and particulate threats, with mechanical resistance for operational durability.

• Certified to ANSI Z87+ and ISO 16321-1 standards, and built to operate in temperatures from –10 °C to +50 °C.

The MITR-PG1 is intended for tasks ranging from riot control and counter-narcotics to counterterrorism, breaching, and special forces missions, giving forces an option where agility and clear vision are critical.

RIFLETECH Ballistic Helmet: Proven and Reliable

Alongside the MITR-PG1, Avon Protection showcased the RIFLETECH helmet from its subsidiary Team Wendy. Already established as a reference in advanced headgear, the helmet highlights Avon’s integrated protection approach.

Notable characteristics:

• Constructed from ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) using Seamless Shell Technology, eliminating weak points from bolt holes.

• Ballistic performance certified to NIJ RF1 and NIJ Level III, able to withstand threats including 7.62×39 MSC, 7.62×51 NATO M80 Ball, 5.56 mm M193 BT, and 9 mm FMJ.

• Fragment protection with V₅₀ performance above 4,430 ft/s.

• Internal Air Fit system with ventilation channels and adjustable pads, designed to reduce head injury risk and improve long-term wear comfort.

• Integrated night vision shroud and accessory rails without compromising the shell’s integrity.

Integrated Protection Strategy

By presenting both products together, Avon Protection highlighted its strategy to deliver complementary, modular, and interoperable protective solutions. The MITR-PG1 brings new capabilities in vision and respiratory protection, while the RIFLETECH helmet continues to set the standard in ballistic head protection.

This system-based approach ensures that protective components work seamlessly together, eliminating weak points between gear and meeting the operational needs of armed forces, internal security, and first responders.