To: rrufff who wrote (2991 ) 2/27/2006 3:20:07 PM From: rrufff Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 6687 FRPT 1.93 + .28 coming back. One of these this is going to move solidly over 2. Very much needed by our military. Force Protection Vehicles Focus of National Attention Business Wire - February 27, 2006 08:20 LADSON, S.C., Feb 27, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Specialty-armored vehicles manufactured by Force Protection, Inc. (OTCBB:FRPT) and featuring industry-leading blast- and ballistic-protection technology are attracting crowds in major venues throughout the nation, including a recent exhibition at the Association of the U.S. Army Winter Symposium in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. The event, entitled "Timing Change in Changing Times," gave top military leaders and government officials the opportunity to interact with defense industry leaders who provide protective technology to U.S. and Coalition forces. Presenters at the conference included Secretary of the Army Francis J. Harvey, Assistant Secretary of the Army Acquisitions, Logistics, and Technology Claude R. Bolton, Jr., Army Vice Chief of Staff General Richard A. Cody, and commanding general of the Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command, Maj. Gen. William M. Lenaers. In remarks to attendees, commanding general of the Army's Research, Development and Engineering Command, Maj. Gen. Roger A. Nadeau said that the best way to measure return on investment is how the technology best protects a soldier. "We have found that the reputation of our vehicles precedes us," said Force Protection Vice President Michael Aldrich. "It was gratifying to have the Buffalo and Cougar vehicles mentioned by name in several upstairs presentations on equipment with a record of success countering IEDs and other explosive threats." Force Protection's 23-ton Buffalo route clearance vehicle was on display during the symposium. It has been deployed in active operations with military engineers in the global war on terror since 2003. All branches of the military also use the company's other signature vehicle series, the Cougar troop carrier, to transport personnel in high threat areas. No fatalities have been reported in any Force Protection vehicle to date. "The Buffalo finds hundreds of suspected explosive threats daily on the streets of Iraq and Afghanistan, and the Cougar gets troops safely past them," said Aldrich. "Despite coming under constant attack, the worst reported injury sustained by any passenger of our vehicles has been a broken wrist. The high demand for and recognition of our vehicles is clear evidence of the critical role they fill for our troops." Charleston, South Carolina-based Force Protection is the country's leading center for blast protection technology and research to counter IEDs. While the company does not publicize the number or location of vehicles deployed, it has delivered more than 100 vehicles to the U.S. government in the past three years. Based on orders already received, that number is expected to more than double by June 2006. About Force Protection Force Protection, Inc. manufactures ballistic- and mine-protected vehicles through its wholly owned subsidiary. These specialty vehicles are protected against landmines, hostile fire, and Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs, commonly referred to as roadside bombs). Force Protection's mine and ballistic protection technology is among the most advanced in the world. The vehicles are manufactured outside Charleston, S.C. For more information on Force Protection and its vehicles, go to www.forceprotection.net. This release contains forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements concerning our business, future plans and objectives and the performance of our products. These forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties ultimately may not prove to be accurate. Actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Technical complications may arise that could prevent the prompt implementation of the strategic plan outlined above. The company cautions that these forward looking statements are further qualified by other factors including, but not limited to, those set forth in the company's Form 10-KSB filing and other filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (available at sec.gov ). The company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any statements in this release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. SOURCE: Force Protection, Inc. Force Protection Contact: Policy Impact Strategic Communications Jeff Child, 202-737-5339 (Media Contact) jchild@policyimpact.com or Force Protection, Inc. Investor Relations, 843-740-7015, Ext. 306 investorrelations@forceprotectioninc.com Copyright Business Wire 2006