Honorable John E. Krings Joins Defense Industries International, Inc. as Lead U.S. Defense Industry Consultant.

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LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 14, 2002

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Defense Industries International, Inc. (OTCBB:DFNS), a leading manufacturer and global provider of personal military and civilian protective equipment and supplies, today announced that it has engaged Honorable John E. Krings as its lead U.S. Defense Industry Consultant. Hon. Krings will, amongst other things, be responsible for introducing Defense Industries International, Inc. to both industry and government decision makers, guide entry to U.S. markets that are compatible with the Company's products and grow business relationships with U.S. Government Agencies.

Joseph Fostbinder, President of Defense Industries International, Inc. commented, "We are very proud to welcome Hon. John E. Krings to our team as the Company's lead U.S. Defense Industry Consultant." Mr. Fostbinder further commented, "His proven track record of success in everything he does, paired with his strong and established relationships throughout the Defense Industry, make him an invaluable asset to Defense Industries International, Inc."

Following his engagement as Defense Industries International, Inc.'s lead U.S. Defense Industry Consultant, Hon. John E. Krings stated, "I am honored to be associated with Defense Industries International, Inc. and am looking forward to introducing the Company's innovative and continuously evolving product line to the U.S. marketplace." Hon. Krings went on to say, "To me, the Company's patented Ballistic Wall Covering presents an opportunity in the Defense Industry that is second to none and I am looking forward to being deeply involved in the successes that are expected to grow out of this and many of the other innovative products Defense Industries International, Inc. has to offer."

About Honorable John E. Krings

Honorable John E. Krings is recognized as a national leader in evaluating defense and aviation systems. He has unique personal experience in the total spectrum of defense systems operational requirements and knows what it takes for new defense programs to succeed through experience in military service, industry management and government executive leadership. Hon. Krings has extensive experience in innovative design, high technology engineering, information assurance systems, international and domestic competitive marketing and independent testing. Hon. Krings earned a bachelor's degree in chemistry and physics from Louisiana State University. His military experience includes thirteen continuous years as a combat-ready Air Force and Air National Guard fighter pilot, test pilot, nuclear weapons expert and operational leader.

Hon. Krings has thirty years experience in aerospace design, engineering, testing, marketing and management with McDonnell Douglas Corporation. He progressed from production test pilot through experimental to Chief Test Pilot and Director of Flight Operations. He personally invented aircraft systems that are the standard for all contemporary military and emerging civil aircraft. He also planned, managed and executed significant F-4, F-15 and F-18 test programs. Hon. Krings was the marketing leader and demonstration pilot for the sale of 5000 F-4's, F-15's to Israel, Japan and Saudi Arabia, and F-18's to Canada, Australia and Spain. He was also the Corporate Marketing Director for all McDonnell Douglas Corporation Navy and Marine Corps Programs.

Hon. John E. Krings was appointed by President Reagan as the first Director, Operational Test and Evaluation (DOT&E), Department of Defense (DOD), at the level of Assistant Secretary of Defense. He has worked directly for the Secretary of Defense and the Congress; developed and organized the Office of DOT&E: $25M DOD test operating budget; $125M budget for operational test resources; $1.3B centralized resources budget. He is a member of the Defense Resources Board and the Defense Acquisition Board. He has evaluated and reported independently to the Secretary of Defense and the Congress on all major weapons system operational test results regarding effectiveness and suitability as a prerequisite to military service weapons systems entering full production.

About Defense Industries International, Inc.

Defense Industries International, Inc. ("Defense Industries") (www.defenseindustries.net) is a leading manufacturer and global provider of personal military and civilian protective equipment and supplies. Defense Industries' subsidiary, Export Erez Ltd., was formed and registered in 1983.

Defense Industries' main products include body armor, bomb disposal suits and bullet proof vests and jackets; ballistic helmets, plates, wall covers and one-way protective windows; personal military equipment, battle pouch units and combat harness units; dry storage units, liquid logistics, tents and vehicle covers; and winter suits, sleeping bags and backpacks. Defense Industries' products are used by military, law enforcement, border patrol enforcement and other special security forces, corporations, non-governmental organizations and individuals throughout the world. Customers include the Israel Defense Forces, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), the United Nations Peacekeeping Forces and other U.N. organizations.

Defense Industries manufactures its own products, thereby enabling it to offer highly competitive pricing and to fulfill product orders on a rapid and efficient basis. Its manufacturing facilities meet American EQNET and international ISO 9002 standards. Quality control in the Company's manufacturing facilities is performed according to ISO 9002; MIL.STD.105D; MIL-I-45208A (for the U.S. Armed Forces); AQAP (for the German Armed Forces and NATO); and the National Institute of Justice (N.I.J.).

Defense Industries' strategic objective is to be the leading global provider of personal military and civilian protective equipment and supplies. Defense Industries intends to realize its strategic objective by, amongst other methods, selectively pursuing strategic acquisitions that enhance its product lines and geographic presence in an effort to consolidate its highly fragmented industry and to create a more diverse and global reach in its marketplace.

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