ADSI Receives Best Development in the Field of Armored Vehicle Survivability Award by the Defense IQ.

HICKSVILLE, N.Y. -- American Defense Systems, Inc., a global leader and innovator in the design, fabrication and installation of transparent and opaque armor, security doors, windows and curtain wall systems, was awarded the "Best Development in the Field of Armored Vehicle Survivability" prize by the Defense IQ organization at the Light and Medium Armored Vehicle conference in London. Defense IQ, a division of IQPC, an organization comprised of senior decision makers from the defense, aerospace and technology sectors, has been helping deliver critical information regarding plans, requirements, programs and technologies since its inception in 2001. Defense IQ closely partners with the IDGA (The Institute for Defense and Government Advancement) offering conferences and networking opportunities to the major forces within the defense industry.

ADSI was selected as the recipient of this prestigious award because of design concepts and achievement that focused on Crew Protection Kit (CPK) add-on-armor for military vehicles. Highlighted in the nomination was ADSI's innovative Egress Window System, newly designed Combat Lock, and fortified latch hinges. More importantly, the performance of the CPK under fire solidified the outcome of the voting.

ADSI's Chief Operating Officer Fergal Foley proudly accepted the award stating, "It is a truly remarkable achievement for ADSI to win this award. It signifies our emergence into the global marketplace and echoes to the world what the United States has already come to know...that ADSI protects our war fighters and nation builders with uncompromising focus."

About American Defense Systems, Inc. (ADSI)

American Defense Systems, Inc. (ADSI) is a world leader in the design, fabrication, and installation of transparent and opaque armor, security doors, windows and curtain wall systems for use by military, law enforcement, homeland defense and corporate customers. ADSI engineers specialize in developing innovative, functional and aesthetically pleasing security applications for the mobile and fixed infrastructure physical security industry. Through ADSI's T2 Tactical Training Systems, the Company provides state-of-the-art tactical operations training simulators to law enforcement, military, SWAT and Special Operations units.

For more information about American Defense Systems, Inc. please visit the corporate Web site at http://www.adsiarmor.com.