Force Protection, Inc. (NASDAQ:FRPT) today announced that its vehicle production and delivery numbers again reached record highs in January. The leading armored vehicle manufacturer delivered more than 60 vehicles to the U.S. government last month alone.

The Cougar Joint Explosive Ordnance Disposal Rapid Response Vehicle (JERRV) and Iraqi Light Armored Vehicle (ILAV) programs led production numbers. U.S. armed forces have used the Cougar JERRV in Iraq and Afghanistan since 2004. The Cougar ILAV, which is produced with BAE Systems as prime contractor and Force Protection as subcontractor, was first delivered in 2006.

"Our January deliveries are reflective of aggressive ramp up efforts," said Force Protection Vice President for Program Management Damon Walsh. "We also look forward to our first MRAP deliveries to the government early in February, as we add this vitally important product line and continue to expand deliveries."

Force Protection's Buffalo and Cougar mine-protected vehicles have been deployed in the global war on terror since 2003, and have an unmatched record for safety, mobility, and sustainability over more than 2 million hours of heavy combat operations.

"The uniformed war fighter is our most important customer," said COO Raymond Pollard. "He has asked for the life-saving blast protection technology incorporated in our vehicles. We are clearly demonstrating the ability to provide this solution through Force Protection's efforts and the efficient use of our production partners."

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.

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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 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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