The UK MoD's new General Service Respirator (GSR), which will provide improved respiratory and ocular protection against chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) threats, has achieved System Acceptance.
Produced by Scott Heatlh and Safety ,the GSR offers high levels of protection and sigificantly reduces physiological and psychological burden experienced by the user thanks to an increased field of view, reduced breathing resistance and improved drinking system.
Phil Strudley, leader of the UK's Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) CBRN delivery team said that close cooperation between the DE&S CBRN team, the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, and Scott Health and Safety.
"As a result, the GSR is set to provide a world-class respiratory and ocular protection capability to the UK Armed Forces for at least the next 20 years."
Declaration of System Acceptance enables the start of full-rate production and the first delivery of equipment into MoD stores, in preparation for predeployment training.
The GSR is set to enter service later this year, replacing the current S10 respirator.