Force Protection Technologies, Inc. Secures License to Develop Patented Blast Manipulation Technology.

LADSON, S.C. -- Force Protection, Inc. (OTCBB:FRPT) today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Force Protection Technologies Inc., has signed an agreement with South Africa's Council for Scientific and Industrial Research focusing on a patented blast manipulation technology applicable to wheeled and tracked vehicles.

Under the agreement, which is pending regulatory approval from South Africa's Reserve Bank, Force Protection will have the sole right to perform research and development, conduct testing on any aspect of the technology, and market the product in countries around the world.

"The significance of this undertaking cannot be overstated, and we intend to fully exploit this opportunity," said Force Protection CEO Gordon McGilton. "Since the technology can be applied not only to our vehicles, but to virtually any wheeled or tracked vehicle, the potential size of the opportunity may actually exceed that of our vehicle market."

Under development for more than five years, this technology substantially reduces the effects of in-ground mines, bombs, and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) on vehicles. In addition, specially-outfitted tires and tracked-vehicle pads have also been proven to decrease the severity of blast damage and enable a faster return to full operation of a vehicle employing the technology. As with all of Force Protection's offerings, the outcome is: Survivability + Repairability = Protection Availability.

About the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research

Constituted by an Act of Parliament in 1945, the CSIR is one of the leading scientific and technology research, development and implementation organisations in Africa. It is situated in Pretoria and represented in each of the nine provinces of South Africa . CSIR undertakes and applies directed research and innovation in science and technology to improve the quality of life of the country's people. Building measurable value into its work through local and international partnerships remains a key component of its endeavours to provide world-class technology. This new agreement is a further demonstration of the cooperation between Force Protection and CSIR.

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 www.forceprotection.net.

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