(Sharecast News) - Avon Protection confirmed a new delivery order on Wednesday, valued at $14.2m, from the US Defense Logistics Agency.

The London-listed firm said the order fell under the second-generation Advanced Combat Helmet framework contract, which it first announced in February 2022.

At 1037 GMT, shares in Avon Protection were up 2.25% at 941.71p.

Reporting by Josh White for Sharecast.com.