Airboss's ADG receives order for low-burden masks

Executive Summary

• Airboss Defense Group (ADG) has received a new order from the Canadian Department of National Defense (DND) for low-burden masks (LBM), filters, and accessories under the existing JGSR contract.
• The order is valued at up to US$8.1 million, with deliveries scheduled to commence in Q1 2026 and conclude in Q1 2027.
• This order reinforces the continued adoption of the LBM, which was first majorly adopted by the Canadian DND in 2018 to replace legacy gas masks.

Key Details

• Customer: Canadian Department of National Defense (Canadian DND).
• Product: Low-burden masks (LBM), filters, and related accessories.
• Contract Basis: In-service support contract (JGSR contract) originally awarded to ADG in 2018.
• Order Value: Up to US$8.1 million.
• Delivery Schedule:
  • Start: First quarter of 2026.
  • End: First quarter of 2027.
• Product Context: The LBM is a lightweight military respirator designed for optimal weight distribution and minimal breathing resistance. It has been sold to multiple partner nations since 2017.
• Historical Context: The 2018 JGSR contract marked the first major adoption of the LBM by the Canadian Forces, replacing the legacy C4 gas mask and C7A canisters. ADG has fulfilled multiple prior LBM mask orders for the Canadian DND and other global military customers since then.

Notable Quotes

• "This order, which represents the continued adoption and use of the LBM by the Canadian DND, reinforces the positive momentum experienced by our defence business over the past year and a half," said Chris Bitsakakis, president and co-chief executive officer of Airboss.
• "The LBM was developed to be the world's most advanced gas mask and has seen strong adoption since its introduction, reflecting our ongoing commitment to delivering protective and survivability solutions that help ensure the safety of our warfighters operating in challenging environments and conditions."