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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Malloy: [QB] Force Protection, Inc. Joins Capitol Hill Discussion on Future of the Defense Industry Business Editors / Defense Writers WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 10, 2006-- Leading armored vehicle manufacturer Force Protection, Inc. (OTCBB:FRPT) participated Tuesday (5/9) in a roundtable discussion on Capitol Hill hosted by Senators Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-NY) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC). Senior executives representing several leading defense contractors and associations were present for the session, which focused on the future of the defense industry and its relationship to manufacturing in the United States. Panelists included representatives from Lockheed Martin, Michelin North America, Inc., the Lexington Institute, the Aerospace Industry Association, the Electronic Industries Alliance, Force Protection, Inc., and the Syracuse Research Corporation. Clinton and Graham co-chair the Senate Manufacturing Caucus, and both serve on the Senate Armed Services Committee. "Today's roundtable was both important and timely," said Force Protection Vice President and panelist Michael Aldrich. "An efficient relationship between American manufacturers and the federal government is critical to meet both short- and long-term protection needs in Iraq, Afghanistan and around the world. We appreciate the invitation from Senators Graham and Clinton to represent the perspective and position of a rapidly growing small defense manufacturer that is producing proven solutions for our armed forces, and understand how we can get these solutions to our servicemen and women faster through improved relationships in these areas. This particular session was especially helpful since our Cougar and Buffalo vehicles integrate components built by other panelists' companies." Force Protection's signature series - the Buffalo route clearance and Cougar troop transport vehicles - have been deployed in the war in Iraq since 2003 with no fatalities reported to date. Military engineers and explosive ordnance specialists praise the vehicles for saving their lives in the face of IEDs and other explosive threats. More than 100 Force Protection vehicles have been deployed, with that number expected to double by July 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 http://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 http://www.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. KEYWORD: NORTH AMERICA DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA UNITED STATES INDUSTRY KEYWORD: GOVERNMENT DEFENSE FEDERAL PRODUCT/SERVICE SOURCE: Force Protection, Inc. CONTACT INFORMATION: 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 [/QB][/QUOTE]
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