Force Protection Industries, Inc. to Unveil Latest in Blast Protection Technology at AUSA Winter Symposium; Armored Vehicle Manufacturer to Introduce New Transport Vehicle.LADSON, S.C. -- In response to the escalating need for equipment that can withstand attacks from improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and similar threats, Force Protection Industries, Inc. (OTCBB OTCBB See OTC Bulletin Board (OTCBB). :FRPT FRPT Force Protection, Inc. (stock symbol) ) will introduce its 6x6 Cougar cougar: see puma. cougar or puma or mountain lion or panther Species (Puma concolor) of large, graceful cat that lives in a wide variety of habitats in the Americas, from southern Alaska to Patagonia. troop transport vehicle, featuring the latest in blast protection technology, during the AUSA AUSA Association of the United States Army AUSA Assistant United States Attorney AUSA Auckland University Students Association AUSA Aberdeen University Students' Association (UK) AUSA Allied United States of America Winter Symposium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Fort Lauderdale, known as the "Venice of America" due to its expansive and intricate canal system, is a city in Broward County, Florida, United States. The city's population is described as metropolitan, where diverse culture is commonplace. According to 2006 U.S. , February 16-18, 2005. "There is an overwhelming need for a vehicle like the 6x6 Cougar," said Force Protection Industries Chief Technology Officer Garth Barrett. "It represents the cutting-edge of blast technology and provides the security and mobility that will enable U.S. armed forces to accomplish their missions in Iraq and around the world." The 6x6 Cougar is designed to transport up to 10 troops with equipment in combat areas with threats such as land mines and improvised explosive devices. The 4x4 Cougar model is currently being used as an Explosive Ordnance Detection (EOD EOD abbreviation for every other day; used in medical records. ) team transport vehicle by the U.S. Marines in Iraq. "We are proud to provide an American-made solution for our troops," said Vice President for Sales Michael Aldrich. "The Army specifically requested this type of vehicle for their urban fighters, and we can't think of a better way to introduce it than at the AUSA symposium." The symposium, "Enabling a Joint and Expeditionary Army," will be held at the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center. Fast becoming the hub for defense technology on the East Coast, Ladson, S.C.-based Force Protection Industries manufactures two classes of blast-protected vehicles deployed with U.S. forces in Iraq. The Cougar series is a family of medium-size mine-protected vehicles that can be configured for a wide range of tasks including troop transport, Explosive Ordnance Disposal The detection, identification, on-site evaluation, rendering safe, recovery, and final disposal of unexploded explosive ordnance. It may also include explosive ordnance which has become hazardous by damage or deterioration. Also called EOD. (EOD), command and control, reconnaissance and lead convoy vehicle. The first Cougar Security Vehicle (SV) was recently sold to Blackwater USA for transport of U.S. Coalition Provisional Authority The Coalition Provisional Authority (CPA) سلطة الائتلاف الموحدة was established as a transitional government following the invasion of Iraq by the United States, officials. The Buffalo is part of the Pentagon's hunter-killer team concept that leads convoys against the threat of mines and IEDs. It incorporates blast protection technology with automotive components made by such companies as Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :CAT), Allison Transmission, a division of General Motors (NYSE:GM) and Mack Trucks, Inc., a division of Volvo Group (Nasdaq:VOLVY). More than 20 Buffalo vehicles are in active operation in Iraq. About Force Protection, Inc. Force Protection, Inc. manufactures ballistic and mine protected vehicles through its wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. . These specialty vehicles are protected against landmines, hostile fire In insurance law, a combustion that cannot be controlled, that escapes from where it was initially set and confined, or one that was not intended to exist. A hostile fire differs from a friendly fire, which burns in a place where it was intended to burn, such as one confined , 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, visit http://www.forceprotectioninc.com. 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. |
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