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Force Protection Europe launches unique logistics management system for military vehicles

Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010

- Visit us at DVD in the Off Road area, stand no OR-04, for a demonstration -

Force Protection Europe will be showcasing a ground-breaking logistics management system, specially designed for the needs of military vehicles, during DVD from 23 to 24 June (Stand no OR-04). Currently, most logistics management packages have been created to meet the needs of the commercial and military aviation sectors and the ground vehicles market has been awaiting an appropriate solution.
Known as Karrus, the system is a comprehensive closed-loop logistics software management suite with unprecedented capability to optimise life cycle support, increase operational availability and minimise costs.

Easy to learn, easy to use and inexpensive to populate, Karrus analyses complex logistics data, instantly providing the information needed to answer a diversity of key strategic and tactical questions. What parts are needed and how many should we stock? What is our current fleet availability? What repair policy should we adopt for our fleet? How much will it cost to run our fleet for the next 10 years? Addressing issues such as these used to take hours of manual labour, but all that has changed with the arrival of Karrus.

Using input from sources such as deployed Field Service Representatives, Karrus provides a snapshot of fleet status and health, analysing every component to enable informed evaluations and assessment to be made. Available data includes the performance history of components and their ‘repair, replace, stock’ categorisation.

Force Protection Europe Ltd’s Managing Director, David Hind, said: “Military fleet operators around the world have been searching for a system like this. It will radically reduce the man hours devoted to logistics information management, enabling important decisions to be made more quickly and efficiently. It will also help ensure that logistics teams have total clarity of their stock holding and needs, thus cutting down on areas such as over ordering. We have tested the system on our own fleet and it has proven its worth very quickly.”

The system will be promoted on a global basis, including in the United States by Force Protection Europe’s parent company.

Paul Kovarovic, Senior Vice President, Force Protection Industries, Inc., said: “Controlling the ever-changing flow of logistics data and the resulting analysis is complex, but it is also vitally important, especially in these days of budget constraints. The Karrus set of modular logistics tools brings to the ground vehicle sector the levels of access to information previously only available to aviation support.”

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For further information please contact Victoria Bailey at CMS Strategic on +44 (0)208 748 9797 or at victoria.bailey@cmsstrategic.com

Background information:
Force Protection Europe Ltd (FPE) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Force Protection Industries, Inc. (FPII) - the world’s leading provider of survivability solutions. FPII’s Buffalo and Cougar MRAP vehicles (in service with the British Army as Mastiff, Ridgback and Wolfhound) are acknowledged globally as providing the highest levels of blast protection. FPE has been established to create a UK leader in the provision and sustainment of survivability solutions based on tactical wheeled vehicles. www.forceprotection.net

Force Protection, Inc. Safe Harbor Language
This press release contains forward looking statements that are not historical facts, including statements about our beliefs and expectations. These statements are based on beliefs and assumptions of Force Protection Inc.’s management, and on information currently available to management. These forward looking statements include, among other things: the growth and demand for Force Protection Inc.’s products, including the Karrus Logistics Management System; the benefits and suitability of Karrus; the ability to meet current and future requirements; and the Company’s expected financial and operating results, including its revenues and cash flow, for future periods. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any of them publicly in light of new information or future events. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Examples of these factors include, but are not limited to, the ability to effectively manage the risks in the Company’s business; the ability to develop new technologies and products and the acceptance of these technologies and products; the ability to obtain and complete new orders for its vehicles and products; and other risk factors and cautionary statements listed in the Company’s periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the risks set forth in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009 and Quarterly Report on Form 10Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2010.

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Force Protection salutes the UK’s Armed Forces

Thursday, April 8th, 2010

Force Protection is delighted to confirm that it has signed up once again to be a major sponsor of this year’s Armed Forces Day national event, which takes place on Saturday 26 June in the Welsh capital city, Cardiff.

Force Protection supported the UK’s first ever Armed Forces Day last summer and is proud to be involved for the second time in a day that offers the opportunity for the nation to show its support for the whole of the Armed Forces’ community: from currently serving troops and their families to veterans and cadets. During the day, events take place all around the UK with the national event having its focal point in Cardiff, supported by the Welsh Assembly Government, Cardiff Council and the Ministry of Defence.

As well as showcasing equipment currently being used by the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force, the event is a chance to learn more about life in the services and meet members of local units. The day will feature a variety of activities in celebration of the bravery of all UK servicemen and women, including a tri-service parade, static, dynamic and arena displays and an evening concert. 

David Hind, Managing Director of Force Protection Europe, has recently had the opportunity to meet a group of soldiers after their return from a tour of Afghanistan. He said: “The nature of our work means that we have been privileged to gain an insight into the challenges of current operations so we are immensely proud to be involved with this event again. The courage and dedication demonstrated by the ongoing work of our servicemen and women deserves to be honoured and Armed Forces Day gives us the chance to reflect and show our appreciation for their tremendous bravery and hard work.”

Force Protection is hoping to have one of its renowned Mastiffs on display during the event. These vehicles have been credited with saving many lives while in use in both Afghanistan and Iraq. In addition to this the company plans to showcase its latest survivability technology – a light protected patrol vehicle, known as the Ocelot, which has been jointly developed by Force Protection and automotive specialists Ricardo plc.

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UK Press Contact: For more information or pictures of any of the Force Protection vehicles,
please contact Victoria Bailey at CMS Strategic on +44 (0)20 8748 9797

Company Contact: Tommy Pruitt, Senior Communications Director, Force Protection, Inc.
Tel: 001 843 574 3866, www.forceprotection.net

For more information on the Armed Forces Day National Event Cardiff, please visit www.armedforcesdaycardiff.co.uk

About Force Protection, Inc.
Force Protection, Inc. is a leading designer, developer and manufacturer of survivability solutions, including blast- and ballistic-protected wheeled vehicles currently deployed by the U.S. military and its allies to support armed forces and security personnel in conflict zones. The Company’s specialty vehicles, including the Buffalo, Cougar and related variants and Ocelot are designed specifically for reconnaissance and urban operations and to protect their occupants from landmines, hostile fire, and improvised explosive devices (IEDs, commonly referred to as roadside bombs). The Company also develops, manufactures, tests, delivers and supports products and services aimed at further enhancing the survivability of users against additional threats. In addition, the Company provides long-term life cycle support services of its vehicles that involve development of technical data packages, supply of spares, field and depot maintenance activities, assignment of highly-skilled field service representatives, and advanced on and off-road driver and maintenance training programs. For more information on Force Protection and its products and services, visit www.forceprotection.net.

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Force Protection briefs on Ocelot at IAV

Monday, January 25th, 2010

Visitors to the Force Protection stand (no.420) at the International Armoured Vehicles 2010 exhibition will be able to receive technology briefings on Ocelot, the new light protected patrol vehicle designed, developed and funded by Force Protection and Ricardo plc.

Since the middle of 2009 Ocelot has been put through an extensive series of blast and ballistic testing at Force Protection’s own blast range in the US.  In addition automotive trials have been conducted at the Millbrook Proving Ground in the UK and the Ricardo facility in Shoreham. This series of tests has demonstrated the effectiveness of Ocelot’s unique ‘skateboard’ armoured spine configuration and pod design in terms of both survivability and mobility.

Ocelot’s highly versatile design enables a range of special-to-role pods to be mounted on the skateboard. The pods, which can be easily changed in the field as the need arises, have been designed for roles such as patrol, fire support or protected logistics. Four wheel steering is common to all configurations and the vehicle can be transported in a C-130 or underslung from a Chinook.

David Hind, Managing Director of Force Protection Europe, said, “The next generation of protected vehicles must meet a range of stringent demands. High levels of survivability and repairability must be combined with manoeuvrability, the flexibility to perform a number of roles, easy maintenance and light weight. Ocelot is equally suited to operations in desert, jungle, mountainous or urban environments. While non-threatening in appearance, it provides levels of protection never before achieved in a vehicle of this size and weight. We firmly believe Ocelot will meet the global need for a new class of light protected patrol vehicle”. 

Force Protection will also be briefing on the Buffalo route clearance vehicle and the Cougar MRAP.  Now in highly successful service with the US Army, Buffalo is the most advanced mine protected clearance vehicle in the world, with a ‘V’ shaped monohull chassis that directs the force of the blast away from the occupants, and with a large articulated arm for ordnance interrogation and disposal. The vehicle can be configured for multiple missions and is specifically designed to be repaired in the field. Renowned for its outstanding survivability performance in Iraq and Afghanistan, the Cougar is in service with a range of militaries, including Canada, Hungary, Italy, Poland, United States and the UK.

For further information or high resolution images of the Ocelot please contact Victoria Bailey or Nick Johnstone at CMS Strategic on +44 (0)20 87489797 or email info@cmsstrategic.com

About Force Protection, Inc. (NASDAQ:FRPT)

Force Protection, Inc. is a leading American designer, developer and manufacturer of survivability solutions, predominantly blast- and ballistic-protected wheeled vehicles currently deployed by the U.S. military and its allies to support armed forces and security personnel in conflict zones. The Company’s specialty vehicles, the Cougar, the Buffalo and the Cheetah, are designed specifically for reconnaissance and urban operations and to protect their occupants from landmines, hostile fire, and improvised explosive devices (IEDs, commonly referred to as roadside bombs). The Company also is the developer and manufacturer of ForceArmor™, an armor package providing superior protection against explosively formed projectiles (EFPs), now available for a wide range of tactical-wheeled vehicles. The Company is one of the original developers and primary providers of vehicles for the U.S. military’s Mine Resistant Ambush Protected, or MRAP, vehicle program. For more information on Force Protection and its vehicles, visit www.forceprotection.net.

About Ricardo, plc

With technical centres and offices in the UK, USA, Germany, the Czech Republic, France, Italy, Russia, China, Japan, India and Korea, Ricardo is a leading independent technology provider and strategic consultant to the world’s transportation sector and clean energy industries. The company’s engineering expertise ranges from vehicle systems integration, controls, electronics and software development, to the latest driveline and transmission systems and gasoline, diesel, hybrid and fuel cell power train technologies, as well as wind energy and tidal power systems. Ricardo is committed to excellence and industry leadership in people, technology and knowledge; approximately 70 per cent of its employees are highly qualified multi-disciplined professional engineers and technicians. A public company, Ricardo plc posted sales of £197.7 million in financial year 2008 and is a constituent of the FTSE techMark 100 index – a group of innovative technology companies listed on the London Stock Exchange. For more information, visit www.ricardo.com.

Force Protection, Inc. Safe Harbor Language
This press release contains forward looking statements that are not historical facts, including statements about our beliefs and expectations. These statements are based on beliefs and assumptions of Force Protection’s management, and on information currently available to management. These forward looking statements include, among other things: the growth and demand for Force Protection’s vehicles, including the Buffalo vehicle; the rate at which the Company will be able to produce these vehicles; its expected work completion dates for the vehicles and the ability to meet current and future requirements; and the Company’s expected financial and operating results, including its revenues and cash flow, for future periods. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any of them publicly in light of new information or future events. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Examples of these factors include, but are not limited to, the ability to effectively manage the risks in the Company’s business; the ability to develop new technologies and products and the acceptance of these technologies and products; the ability to obtain and complete new orders for its vehicles and products; the Company’s ability to identify and remedy its internal control weaknesses and deficiencies; and other risk factors and cautionary statements listed in the Company’s periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the risks set forth in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, as updated in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2009.

www.forceprotection.net
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Note to Editors
The International Armoured Vehicles (IAV) exhibition takes place at ExCeL London from 2-3 February 2010

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OCELOT BOUNDS INTO DSEi 2009

Monday, September 14th, 2009

Radical new design for light protected patrol vehicle market unveiled

September 8th 2009: A new solution for light protected patrol vehicles is launched today by Team Ocelot on stand number 2314.
Pace, an impressive turning circle, adaptability, ease of maintenance and protection levels similar to the renowned Force Protection Mastiff are all features of the Ocelot, which has been designed by Force Protection Europe and Ricardo under the Team Ocelot banner.

Measuring 5.3m long by 2.3m high x 2.1m wide, Ocelot comprises a core automotive armoured spine or ‘skateboard’ onto which a number of alternative, special-to-role pods are mounted. Each of the pods can be easily changed in the field as the need arises and have been designed for roles such as patrol, fire support or protected logistics. Four wheel steering is common to all and the vehicle can be transported in a C-130 or underslung from a Chinook.

“By starting with a clean sheet we have been able to create a design that is a complete departure from the usual practice of basing mine resistant vehicles on a standard chassis,” said David Hind, Managing Director of Force Protection Europe.  “We are confident that Ocelot not only meets

today’s blast resistance requirements but those expected in the future.  Ocelot exceeds the required mine protection level set for the UK MoD’s Light Protected Patrol Vehicle, while still meeting the targets for mobility, payload, size and gross vehicle weight.”

The combination of a skateboard and pod has been chosen to give increased survivability against blasts and mines.  The skateboard houses the Steyr 3.2 litre straight six diesel powerpack, propshaft, 6-speed ZF gearbox, AxelTech differentials, fuel tank and all the suspension gear, except a torsion bar which is mounted alongside the hull.  In the event of an attack the vehicle is able to keep moving, even if it has lost a wheel, as the rest of the automotive parts are protected.

In the patrol vehicle version of Ocelot there is seating for two crew and four dismounts.  Access to the vehicle is through large rear doors, two top hatches or, if required, an oversized commander’s door.  The V-shaped hull design means that the running gear does not intrude into the crew area, making movement from front to back easy and reducing the danger of damage to the running gear in the event of an attack.  Bulkheads between vehicle crew and dismounts - and between them and the vehicle electronic equipment - give added protection.

Ease of maintenance has been given high priority, with major assemblies able to be rapidly changed in the field, rather than having to recover the vehicle to a base workshop to carry out repairs.

David Hind said, “The expertise of Ricardo in designing and optimising vehicles and Force Protection’s expertise in survivability solutions has resulted in what we believe will be the premier mine resistant vehicle needed to protect troops in theatres such as Afghanistan.”

Dave Shemmans, CEO of Ricardo plc, added: “We are extremely pleased to have been able to work with Force Protection Europe to create this exciting new vehicle concept. Ocelot offers a highly practical defence vehicle solution to current and future operational requirements, while also providing unparalleled levels of occupant safety against the very real and present threats of a hostile theatre environment.  This is just another example of how Ricardo is able to work with its partners and customers to deliver the very latest in automotive innovation and technology in truly exceptional defence vehicle solutions.”

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CMS STRATEGIC
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Background information:
Force Protection Europe Ltd (FPE) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Force Protection Industries, Inc. (FPII) - the world’s leading provider of survivability solutions. FPII’s Cougar MPRAP vehicles (in service with the British Army as Mastiff, Ridgback and Wolfhound) are acknowledged globally as providing the highest levels of blast protection. FPE has been established to create a UK leader in the provision and sustainment of survivability solutions based on tactical wheeled vehicles, including the innovative new lightweight mine resistant vehicle, Ocelot.

Ricardo plc: With technical centres and offices in the UK, USA, Germany, the Czech Republic, France, Italy, Russia, China, Japan, India and Korea, Ricardo is a leading independent technology provider and strategic consultant to the world’s transportation sector and clean energy industries. The company’s engineering expertise ranges from vehicle systems integration, controls, electronics and software development, to the latest driveline and transmission systems and gasoline, diesel, hybrid and fuel cell powertrain technologies, as well as wind energy and tidal power systems. Ricardo is committed to excellence and industry leadership in people, technology and knowledge; approximately 70 per cent of its employees are highly qualified multi-disciplined professional engineers and technicians. A public company, Ricardo plc posted sales of £197.7 million in financial year 2008 and is a constituent of the FTSE techMark 100 index – a group of innovative technology companies listed on the London Stock Exchange. For more information, visit www.ricardo.com.

Safe Harbor Language

This press release contains forward looking statements that are not historical facts, including statements about our beliefs and expectations. These statements are based on beliefs and assumptions of Force Protection’s management, and on information currently available to management. These forward looking statements include, among other things: the growth and demand for Force Protection’s vehicles, including the Tactical Supply Vehicle, the ForceArmor™ kits and the M-ATV Cheetahs; the rate at which the Company will be able to produce these vehicles and products; the Company’s ability to develop new technologies and products, and the effectiveness of these technologies and products; the Company’s execution of its business strategy and strategic transformation, including its opportunities to grow the business, its ability to right-size its manufacturing base and its dependency on certain vehicles and awards; and the Company’s expected financial and operating results, including its revenues and cash flow, for future periods. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any of them publicly in light of new information or future events. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Examples of these factors include, but are not limited to, ability to effectively manage the risks in the Company’s business; the ability to develop new technologies and products and the acceptance of these technologies and products; the ability to obtain new orders for its vehicles and products; the Company’s ability to identify and remedy its internal control weaknesses and deficiencies, and other risk factors and cautionary statements listed in the Company’s periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the risks set forth in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, as updated in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2009.

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Wolfhound to be unveiled at DVD

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009

Visit the IST team at stand number SP9 – SP11 (stand shared with NP Aerospace)

Integrated Survivability Technologies (IST), the recently announced joint venture between Force Protection and NP Aerospace (NPA), will be unveiling the Wolfhound heavy tactical support vehicle at DVD, which takes place at Millbrook on June 24 and 25.

The UK MoD has ordered 97 Wolfhounds, which are a support vehicle variant of the acclaimed Force Protection Mastiff armoured troop carrier. Deliveries will begin in September of this year.

IST will have a presence on the NPA display at DVD. Also featured at DVD will be three other vehicles supplied to UK MoD by Force Protection and integrated by NPA. They are the Mastiff 6 x 6 and Ridgback 4 x 4 MRAPs, both of which are in service with UK Armed Forces, and the Buffalo route clearance vehicle, which has been ordered by UK MoD.

Michael Moody, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Force Protection, Inc, said, “We are pleased with the successful launch of IST and excited about the integral role we are playing for the UK MoD effort through this joint venture.  Additionally, we’re delighted to be able to showcase these exceptional vehicles at DVD and are looking forward to the opportunity that the event provides for us to talk with a broad spectrum of the customer community.”

Roger Medwell, Managing Director of NP Aerospace, said, “The establishment of IST has provided an exciting opportunity for NPA and Force Protection to build on what is already a strong and productive relationship.”

Mike Linton, Managing Director of IST, said “The exceptional blast protection provided by the Mastiff and Ridgback has made them the troops’ vehicles of choice. We are confident that the Wolfhound will prove just as effective, while the establishment of IST will enhance the support capabilities we provide to MoD.”
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For more information or if you’d like to interview senior Force Protection or IST staff during DVD
please contact Victoria Bailey / Nick Johnstone at CMS Strategic Tel: +44 (0)20 8748 9797
Email: victoria.bailey@cmsstrategic.com

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Force Protection and NP Aerospace in UK joint venture

Wednesday, April 8th, 2009

6th April 2009

New company awarded Wolfhound contract by UK MoD, 50 new jobs created

Force Protection, Inc. and NP Aerospace Limited of Coventry, a subsidiary of The Morgan Crucible Company plc, today announced the establishment of a joint venture company in the United Kingdom, Integrated Survivability Technologies Limited (IST).  IST has been awarded the contract for the Wolfhound Tactical Support Vehicle by the UK Ministry of Defence. The £84M contract involves the supply of 97 heavy tactical support vehicles based on the combat proven Cougar design. The development will create 50 new jobs within NP Aerospace and the supplier base.

Force Protection and NP Aerospace have already worked together significantly to supply mine resistant ambush protected vehicles to the UK MoD, which to date has ordered a total of 447 Mastiff 6×6 and Ridgback 4×4. Both are based on the Force Protection Cougar vehicle and Coventry based NP Aerospace carries out the integration and armouring work.  These vehicles are in service in Iraq and Afghanistan. UK MoD has also ordered 14 Force Protection Buffalo route clearance vehicles.

The Wolfhound award represents the first direct sale to an overseas government of a Force Protection product, all previous products for non-United States governments having been awarded through the United States Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programme.

The establishment of IST marks a significant new chapter in the partnership between Force Protection and NP Aerospace. It is IST’s aim to become a single point of contact and Design Authority for all existing and future business related to the Force Protection Cougar and Buffalo based vehicles in the United Kingdom.  

Michael Moody, Force Protection Chief Executive Officer and chairman of IST, said, “Much like the Wolfhound vehicle requirement, Force Protection and NP Aerospace have come a long way in a very short time. We have established a partnership in the United Kingdom that we believe will become the base for growing our relationship with the UK Ministry of Defence.  One of the key elements in our success is the way we work with our strategic partners and this proven formula is now being applied to the UK market. We are confident that it will bring benefits most importantly to the UK forces operating in hostile environments around the globe.”

Mark Robertshaw, Chief Executive Officer of Morgan Crucible said “This is a further exciting development for the NP Aerospace business, securing a long term strategic relationship with Force Protection and providing our customer with a truly integrated product offering.  I am confident that this contract, which will provide NP Aerospace itself with revenue of around £30 million, will be the start of a very successful future for our joint venture.”  

Mike Linton, Managing Director of IST and previously Manufacturing Director of NP Aerospace, said, “Force Protection and NP Aerospace have been working successfully to bring these vitally important vehicles into theatre. Our new, integrated operation here in the UK will bring tangible benefits in terms of an enhanced ability to tailor our vehicle solutions to customer needs. A direct commercial relationship with the companies working on the integration of Force Protection vehicles will also result in more efficient development and production programmes, saving the customer both time and money.” 

He continued, “IST will combine prime contractor and Design Authority functions, which will enable MoD to place the appropriate delivery and support risks with industry. As the Design Authority for the UK fleet of Cougar variants, IST can also take a coherent approach to issues such as electronics architecture, human factors interfaces, antennae solutions and power management systems, together with integration of the MoD’s Defence Lines of Development. We shall also be ideally placed to provide a coherent support solution strategy for all UK variants of the Cougar, taking advantage, where appropriate, of initiatives being explored in the US fleet.” 

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For further information please contact: Nick Johnstone / Victoria Bailey
CMS Strategic
Tel: 020 8748 9797
Email: nick.johnstone@cmsstrategic.com

About Force Protection, Inc.
Force Protection, Inc. is a leading American designer, developer and manufacturer of survivability solutions, predominantly ballistic- and blast-protected wheeled vehicles currently deployed by the U.S. military and its allies to support armed forces and security personnel in conflict zones. Force Protection’s specialty vehicles, the Cougar, the Buffalo and the Cheetah, are designed specifically for reconnaissance and urban operations and to protect their occupants from landmines, hostile fire, and improvised explosive devices (IEDs, commonly referred to as roadside bombs). Force Protection also is the developer and manufacturer of ForceArmor™ an armor package providing superior protection against explosively formed projectiles (EFPs), now available for a wide range of tactical-wheeled vehicles. Force Protection is one of the original developers and primary providers of vehicles for the U.S. military’s Mine Resistant Ambush Protected, or MRAP, vehicle program. For more information about Force Protection and its vehicles, visit www.forceprotection.net.

About NP Aerospace
NP Aerospace is a composite technical moulding and vehicle integration business that develops, manufactures and markets ballistic protective and other composite products in the defence and civil sectors.  It is based in Coventry, UK with approximately 300 employees and has a strong position in the UK with the Ministry of Defence.  NP Aerospace has a high degree of experience and expertise in armour systems for military vehicle protection and has been responsible for integrating a significant number of vehicle systems, including Mastiff, used by the British Army.  In addition, NP Aerospace enjoys unique areas of application know-how in products such as personal body armour, military helmets, explosive ordnance suits and protective kits for a wide range of vehicles.   

About The Morgan Crucible Company plc
The Morgan Crucible Company plc is an advanced material technology company that provides highly engineered solutions to its chosen markets.  Morgan has a global spread with manufacturing operations in more than 50 countries.   From medical instruments, aerospace, power generation and satellite communications to body armour, trains and fire protection systems: Morgan Crucible’s materials, technical and insulating ceramics and carbon, are fundamental components of many of the modern world’s sophisticated products.

About Integrated Survivability Technologies Limited
Integrated Survivability Technologies, Limited (IST) is a joint venture of Force Protection Advanced Solutions and NP Aerospace and is a United Kingdom company.  The company has opened new offices in Bristol and also has an office in Coventry.

Force Protection, Inc. Safe Harbor Language
This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Force Protection generally uses words such as “believe,” “may,” “could,” “will,” “intend,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “plan,” and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements for many reasons, including the risks described in Force Protection’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 and other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Although management believes the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, they relate only to events as of the date on which the statements are made, and Force Protection’s future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements may not meet these expectations. Force Protection does not intend to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this document to conform these statements to actual results or to changes in expectations, except as required by law.

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