Defense Industries International Commences Operation of a Recently Installed 5,000 Metric Ton Hydraulic Press.

ASHKELON, Israel -- Defense Industries International, Inc. (OTCBB: DFNS):

E[acute accent]--Receives a First-Time Order of Approximately $840,000 for High Quality Bulletproof Molded Plates from a Leading Australian Security Company;

E[acute accent]--Receives Israel Defense Forces Confirmation that Bulletproof Molded Plates Produced Using the New Press Are in Compliance with IDF Standards

E[acute accent]Defense Industries International, Inc. (OTCBB: DFNS), a leading manufacturer and global provider of personal military and civilian protective equipment and supplies, today announced the installation of its new 5,000 metric ton hydraulic press. The new high speed hydraulic press is capable of producing large, high quality bulletproof molded plates. Bulletproof molded plates are rigid lightweight polyethylene armor plates which are principally used to armor vehicles. Mr. Joseph Fostbinder, CEO of Defense Industries, commenting on the installation of the press said, "With the installation of this press, we will be able to produce better quality molded plates at a much higher level of productivity. This should translate into higher margins in the future." E[acute accent]Defense Industries also announced the receipt of a first-time order for high-quality bulletproof molded plates from a leading security company based in Australia. The order, which will be produced using the new hydraulic press, is valued at $840,000 and is scheduled to be delivered by October 2006. E[acute accent]In addition, the Company has recently received confirmation from the Israel Defense Forces that the bulletproof molded plates produced by this hydraulic press comply with the Israel Defense Forces' standards, which will allow the Company to participate in bids issued by the Israel Defense Forces in the future. E[acute accent]Mr. Joseph Fostbinder said: "This new Australian client has decided to order our new high-quality molded plates after witnessing their high quality. We are pleased to have the manufacturing capability which enables us to serve our customers promptly while providing them with the most advanced solutions in the market. We have invested extensive resources in the development of this unique press and with this first order we have begun to reap the fruits of our investment. We look forward to a long and successful cooperation with this new client and hope to leverage this relationship into additional orders in the near future. E[acute accent]"In addition, we are very pleased to receive confirmation from the Israel Defense Forces that the plates produced by this press meet their quality requirements. The Israel Defense Forces requires the highest standards for new products and we are proud to have the ability and resources to promptly provide the Israel Defense Forces with high-quality products."

E[acute accent]About Defense Industries International, Inc.

E[acute accent]Defense Industries International, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and global provider of personal military and civilian protective equipment and supplies. Defense Industries' main products include body armor, bomb disposal suits and bullet-resistant vests and jackets; ballistic wall covers, helmets, plates and one-way protective windows; personal military equipment, battle pouch units and combat harness units; dry storage units, liquid logistics, tents and vehicle covers; winter suits, sleeping bags and backpacks. The Company's manufacturing facilities meet American EQNET and international ISO 9001 standards. Our customers include the Israel Defense Forces, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), the United Nations Peacekeeping Forces and other U.N. organizations. The Company has three principal subsidiaries, Export Erez Ltd., Achidatex Nazareth Elite ltd. and Owen Mills in the USA. For additional information, please visit the Company's web site at www.defense-industries.com

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