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Force Protection, Inc. Receives $94 Million in UK Contracts for Additional Cougar Vehicles
05/02/2008
Force Protection has received $94 million in UK contracts for Cougar vehicles.
Force Protection Announces Engagement of Grant Thornton LLP
04/14/2008
Grant Thornton will serve as the company's Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.
Supply Chain Partners Deliver 5,000 MRAPs to Warfighters
04/09/2008
Force Protection's Cougar featured in article marking the 5,000th MRAP vehicle delivered to the U.S. Central Command in Iraq.
Congress Receives Notification of Pending UK Contract for Force Protection's Cougar Vehicles
04/10/2008
DSCA notifies Congress of pending Cougar vehicle sale to UK military.
Force Protection Executives Receive “Patriot Award” From U.S. Department of Defense
04/08/2008
Force Protection, Inc. (NASDAQ:FRPT) executives have received a “Patriot Award” Certificate of Appreciation from the U.S. Department of Defense.
Force Protection Receives Delisting Notice Due to Delay in Filing Form 10-K and Announces Resignatio
03/24/2008
Force Protection to Host Investor Conference Call
03/19/2008
Force Protection, Inc. (NASDAQ:FRPT) today announced that it will host a conference call and webcast at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, March 24, 2008.
Force Dynamics, LLC Announces New Board Appointments
03/07/2008
Damon Walsh named as Chairman,
Daniel Busher named as Director.
Force Protection Begins Management Restructuring
03/03/2008
Michael Moody named as Chief Executive Officer, Francis E. Scheuerell, Jr. to replace Michael Durski as Interim Chief Financial Officer, and Raymond Pollard departs as Chief Operating Officer.
Force Protection Announces Delay in 2007 Form 10-K
03/02/2008
Required Restatement of Form 10-Q for the Period Ended September 30, 2007
DRS Technologies and Force Protection Team to Compete for Joint Light Tactical Vehicle Program
02/25/2008
PARSIPPANY, N.J. & LADSON, S.C. - DRS Sustainment Systems Inc. and Force Protection, Inc. announced today they will team to compete for the U.S. DOD JLTV Program.
Force Protection Announces New Foreign Orders for Cougar Mastiff
02/22/2008
Receives $115 million order for UK Ministry of Defense.
Force Protection Announces Order for Italian Ministry of Defense
02/22/2008
Manufacturer receives $8 million order for Cougar and Buffalo vehicles.
Force Protection Announces New Independent Director
02/21/2008
John W. Paxton, Sr. to Immediately Join Force Protection's Board of Directors.
Force Protection Announces Retention of ICR, Inc. For Investor Relations Services
02/04/2008
Force Protection, Inc. (NASDAQ:FRPT) today announced that it had retained the services of Integrated Corporate Relations, Inc.
Force Protection Response to Former Employee’s Plea Agreement
01/26/2008
McCain Visits Force Protection
01/19/2008
McCain had a fruitful visit earlier in the morning to Force Protection Industries Inc., where he and his entourage inspected armored (vehicles) with names including Buffalo, Cheetah and Cougar.
Force Protection Receives $74 Million ILS Contract From U.S. Marine Corps
01/17/2008
Force Protection, Inc. (NASDAQ:FRPT) today announced that it has received through its wholly owned subsidiary, Force Protection Industries, Inc., a $74,130,482 million contract for integrated logistics support (ILS).
Force Protection Announces Changes to Senior Management
01/08/2008
Gordon McGilton retires as CEO and director,
Michael Moody appointed as Chairman of the Board and Interim CEO.
Force Protection Teams With Safe-Ports To Provide Packaging and Shipping Support
01/08/2008
Ladson, SC – Force Protection, Inc. (NASDAQ:FRPT) today announced that, effective November 13, 2007, it had entered into an agreement through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Force Protection Industries, Inc., with Charleston, SC-based Safe-Ports, Inc.
Force Dynamics, LLC Breaks Production Records in December
01/02/2008
Force Protection, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRPT) and General Dynamics Land Systems (NYSE: GD) – through their joint venture Force Dynamics, LLC – today announced that they continued to break monthly vehicle production records in December.
Force Protection Awarded $379 Million MRAP Contract, Additional Sales Orders to Follow
12/19/2007
Force Protection, Inc. (NASDAQ:FRPT) today announced it has received a delivery order for an additional 358 Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Category I and Category II vehicles. The total approximate value of the order is $379 million.
Force Dynamics, LLC Breaks Production Records in November
12/03/2007
Force Protection, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRPT) and General Dynamics Land Systems (NYSE: GD) – through their joint venture Force Dynamics, LLC – today announced that in November they once again broke monthly vehicle production records.
Force Protection Opens New Facility in North Carolina
11/30/2007
Force Protection, Inc. (NASDAQ:FRPT) today celebrated the dedication of its new manufacturing facility in Roxboro, North Carolina for production of the Company’s Cheetah vehicle.
Force Protection Reports Record Third Quarter and Nine Month 2007 Financial Results
11/14/2007
Force Protection, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRPT) today announced results for its third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2007.
Force Protection Reports To Congress On Vehicle Performance, MRAP Production Ramp Up
11/09/2007
Force Protection CEO testifies before Congress on the performance and production of the company's Cougar and Buffalo vehicles.
U.S. Army Awards Force Protection $22 Million Contract For Additional Buffalo Vehicles
11/08/2007
Force Protection, Inc. today announced a contract from the U.S. Army’s Tank Automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) for an additional 29 Buffalo mine-protected vehicles.
Force Protection Confirms Correct Value For Marine Corps Field Support Contract
11/08/2007
Leading armored vehicle manufacturer confirms contract for field support services is valued at an approximate $83.6 million.
U.S. Marine Corps Awards Force Protection $91 Million for Field Service and Training Support
11/05/2007
Force Protection Inc. today announced a contract from the U.S. Marine Corps for support of the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Vehicles University, integrated logistics support, and field service representative support.
Force Dynamics, LLC Breaks Production Records in October
11/02/2007
Force Protection, Inc. and General Dynamics Lands Systems – through their joint venture Force Dynamics, LLC – today announced they broke vehicle production records in October.
Force Protection, Inc. Awarded Additional ILAV Vehicle Contract
10/08/2007
Leading armored vehicle manufacturer Force Protection, Inc. (NASDAQ:FRPT) today announced that it has received a purchase order from BAE Systems for an additional 45 Iraq Light Armored Vehicles (ILAV).
Force Dynamics, LLC Breaks Production Records in September
10/03/2007
Force Dynamics, LLC today announced record vehicle production numbers for the month of September.
U.S. Marine Corps Awards Force Protection $376 Million MRAP Contract
10/22/2007
Force Protection receives $376 million dollar contract for 800 MRAP vehicles.
Force Protection, Inc. Announces New Director and Officer Appointments
09/24/2007
Force Protection, Inc. today announced that it has appointed John S. Day to serve as a member of the board of directors. The appointment was effective September 18, 2007.
Force Protection Public Message Campaign Highlights Unmatched Performance of Its Armored Vehicles
09/10/2007
Testimonials from troops in Iraq drive lifesaving message home.
Force Protection, Inc. Announces Record Production in August
09/04/2007
MRAP manufacturer remains ahead of 2007 delivery schedule.
Force Protection and MUSC to Establish Center for Brain Research
08/30/2007
Force Protection (Nasdaq: FRPT), and the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) announced today that they will work to establish the Force Protection Center for Brain Research at MUSC.
Force Protection, Inc. Ahead of MRAP Vehicle Production Schedule
08/29/2007
Force Protection, Inc. (Nasdaq:FRPT) today announced that it is ahead of its Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) production schedule for the month of August.
New MRAPs being received and implemented in Iraq
08/26/2007
The new Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles are being received for implementation by Marines on the roads of Iraq.
Force Protection's anti-mine vehicle designed in SolidWorks 'stars' in 'Transformers' movie
08/22/2007
A monstrous vehicle developed in SolidWorks® 3D CAD and COSMOSWorks® design analysis software and used to detect and remove mines in troubled areas around the world is an “actor” in the recently released “Transformers” movie.
Troops On Frontlines Get More Protection From Charleston AFB
08/16/2007
CHARLESTON - Troops fighting the war in Iraq are about to get more protection on the front lines.
Force Protection Announces $69 Million Order for Additional MRAP Cougar Vehicles
08/13/2007
Force Protection, Inc. (Nasdaq:FRPT) today announced a follow-on order by the U.S. Marine Corps for 125 additional Cougar Category I and II vehicles.
Force Protection Reports Record Second Quarter and Six Month 2007 Financial Results
08/09/2007
Force Protection (NASDAQ: FRPT), today announced results for its second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2007.
The vehicle the Pentagon wants, And a small S.C. company's rush to make it
08/02/2007
At first, Force Protection, Inc. couldn't sell its 'Cougar.' Now, in the rush to protect American troops from deadly IEDs in Iraq, it's scrambling to build enough.
Force Protection, Inc. Awarded $5.3 Million Contract For New ILAV Vehicles and Equipment
08/01/2007
Force Protection, Inc. (NASDAQ:FRPT) today announced it has received work totaling $5.3 million to produce more than 40 articulating interrogation arms for the Iraqi Light Armored Vehicle (ILAV).
SEC Declares Force Protection S-3 Registration Statement Effective
07/27/2007
Force Protection announced today that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has declared effective the Company's recently amended Form S-3 at 5:00 p.m. on July 26, 2007 with respect to the registration of 13.0 million shares of Force Protection common stock.
Force Protection, Inc. Offers Comment On Report by Pentagon's Inspector General
07/13/2007
Force Protection, Inc. (NASDAQ:FRPT) today offered comment on a June 27 report issued by the Pentagon’s Inspector General.
Force Protection Acquires New Vehicle Production Facility
07/12/2007
Force Protection, Inc. (NASDAQ:FRPT) today announced it has purchased a new 430,000 square foot facility in Roxboro, NC.
Test Drive Boosts U.S. Marines' Interest In Cheetah Vehicle
07/09/2007
The U.S. Marine Corps may buy hundreds of Force Protection's Cheetah, an 8-ton Humvee-type, four-wheel-drive vehicle with lightweight armor composites and blast-deflecting technology.
General Dynamics Delivers First MRAPs, Contracts Continue To Flow
07/02/2007
General Dynamics [GD] delivered its first Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles to the Marine Corps less than 120 days after the company received its first production order for the new product, the company reported.
U.S. Marine Corps Awards Force Protection $221 Million MRAP Contract
06/20/2007
Force Protection, Inc. (Nasdaq:FRPT) today announced it has received a $221 million contract award to produce 455 vehicles for the U.S. Marine Corps’ Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle program.
Force Protection Announces Annual Stockholders' Meeting
06/15/2007
Force Protection (Nasdaq: FRPT) has announced that it will conduct its 2007 Annual Shareholders' Meeting on Thursday, June 21, 2007 at 10:00 am Eastern time.
Force Protection, Inc. Board Member Steps Down
06/15/2007
Ladson, SC – Leading armored vehicle manufacturer Force Protection, Inc. (NASDAQ:FRPT) today announced that Frank Kavanaugh will step down from his position on the board of directors.
Force Protection To Join Russell 3000 Index
06/13/2007
Force Protection (NASDAQ: FRPT) has announced that the company has been added to the Russell(R) 3000 Index, according to a preliminary list of additions issued by Frank Russell Company.
U.S. Marine Corps Awards Force Protection $11.9 Million For MRAP Vehicles
06/01/2007
Force Protection, Inc. announced it has received an order for 14 Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Category III Buffalo vehicles from the Marine Corps Systems Command. The contract is worth an approximate $11.9 million and is scheduled for completion by spring 2008.
Force Protection Reports Record First Quarter 2007 Financial Results
05/15/2007
Force Protection, Inc. announces results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2007.
Force Protection to Host Ground Zero Museum at Darlington
05/02/2007
Force Protection, Inc. announced today that it will host FDNY Honorary Battalion Chief and Official Ground Zero Photographer for the Uniformed Firefighters Association Gary Marlon Suson at Darlington Raceway May 10-12, 2007.
Force Protection Industries to Deliver Armored Vehicles to Canadian Forces
05/01/2007
Force Protection, Inc. (NASDAQ:FRPT) has received an $8.867 million contract award to produce Buffalo and Cougar mine-protected vehicles for the Canadian Expeditionary Force Command (CEFCOM).
Force Protection Receives $490 Million MRAP Contract From U.S. Marine Corps
04/24/2007
Force Protection, Inc. (NASDAQ:FRPT) today announced it has received a $490 million contract award to produce 1,000 vehicles for the U.S. Marine Corps’ Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle program.
U.S. Marine Corps Awards Force Dynamics First Contract for ILS Support
04/18/2007
Force Dynamics, LLC today announced it has received a $6.9 million contract to provide sustainment Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) for the U.S. Marine Corp’s MRAP vehicle program.
Mine-resistant vehicle company expanding
04/02/2007
A South Carolina company that makes mine-resistant military vehicles expects to win more work from the Pentagon and is buying land to expand research and training.
Force Protection to Present at SunTrust Robinson Humphrey 36th Annual Institutional Conference
04/02/2007
Force Protection, Inc. (NASDAQ:FRPT) today announced that COO Raymond Pollard and CFO Michael Durski are scheduled to make an investor presentation on April 10th at the SunTrust Robinson Humphrey 36th Annual Institutional Conference.
Force Protection's Mine-Protected Vehicles Log More Than 100,000 Days of Unmatched Protection
03/26/2007
Force Protection, Inc.'s Buffalo and Cougar blast- and ballistic-protected vehicles have been deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan since 2003.
Blast-Resistant Vehicles Slated for Iraq
03/23/2007
Force Protection, Inc. and its mine-protected vehicles were featured Friday in a major USA Today story.
Force Protection Acquires New Building for Research and Testing
03/23/2007
Force Protection, Inc. (NASDAQ:FRPT) today announced it has purchased a separate and secure building in Summerville, SC for research and laboratory testing.
Force Protection, Inc. Plans to Significantly Expand Vehicle Production Levels by Year End 2007
03/23/2007
Force Protection, Inc. (NASDAQ:FRPT) updated investors yesterday (3/21) on its production expansion and developments as the company concluded its strongest year-end performance to date.
Force Protection Reports Record Results in 2006
03/16/2007
Force Protection, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRPT), the leading protective vehicle manufacturer, today announced results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2006.
ABC World News Tonight and Nightline Feature Force Protection, Inc.
03/15/2007
Force Protection, Inc. (NASDAQ:FRPT) and its Cougar and Buffalo armored vehicles were featured on ABC’s World News Tonight with Charles Gibson and Nightline Wednesday night.
British Buying Additional Armored Vehicles from Force Protection, Inc.
03/14/2007
Force Protection, Inc. (NASDAQ:FRPT) today announced that it recently received a contract modification from the British Ministry of Defence for 22 additional Cougar Mastiff Protected Patrol Vehicles (Mastiff PPV).
Force Protection Expands Research and Development Facilities
03/12/2007
Force Protection, Inc. (NASDAQ:FRPT) today announced it has purchased the Research and Developmental Testing Facility of NEWTEC Services Group, Inc.
U.S. Marine Corps Orders Additional Armored Vehicles from Force Protection
03/09/2007
Force Protection, Inc. (NASDAQ:FRPT) today announced that it has received a delivery order from the U.S. Marine Corps for an additional 19 Buffalo mine-protected vehicles.
Force Protection, Inc. Announces Review of Financial Statements
03/06/2007
Force Protection, Inc.(FRPT) announced today that management of the Company has completed a review of its prior financial filings.
Force Protection, Inc. to Release Fourth Quarter 2006 Results
03/02/2007
Force Protection, Inc. (NASDAQ:FRPT) to release fourth quarter 2006 results after the close of markets on Friday, March 16, 2007.
Force Protection, Inc. Production Rates Reach Record Levels in February
03/02/2007
Force Protection, Inc. (NASDAQ:FRPT) today announced that its production rates reached record levels in February.
Cheetah Vehicle Production Version Headed to AUSA Winter Symposium and Exposition
03/01/2007
The Cheetah vehicle production version is headed to the AUSA Winter Symposium and Exposition.
Force Protection Retains Financial Relations Board as Investor Relations Counsel
02/23/2007
Force Protection, Inc.today announced that it has retained the Financial Relations Board to implement a full investor relations program.
Force Protection Chairman Participates in NASDAQ's CEO Signature Series
02/21/2007
Force Protection and its Chairman Frank Kavanaugh were profiled recently as part of NASDAQ’s CEO Signature Series.
Force Dynamics Announces $67 Million U.S. Marine Corps Contract
02/14/2007
Force Dynamics, LLC today announced it has received a $67.4 million Marine Corps contract award to produce 125 vehicles for the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle program.
A Message from CEO Gordon McGilton
02/09/2007
The warfare that has ensued in the global war on terror has confirmed the sober reality that improvised explosive devices, roadside bombs, and land mines will be a permanent danger to our troops for the duration of this conflict and of future conflicts.
Force Dynamics Names Board of Directors
02/02/2007
Force Dynamics, L.L.C.—a joint venture between Force Protection, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRPT) and General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE: GD)—today named the members of its board of directors.
Force Protection, Inc. Announces New Production and Delivery Records in January
02/05/2007
Force Protection, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRPT) today announced that its vehicle production and delivery numbers again reached record highs in January.
U.S Marine Corps Awards Force Dynamics Vehicle Contract for Test and Evaluation
01/30/2007
Force Protection, Inc.-on behalf of Force Dynamics, L.L.C.-today announced it has received a four-vehicle delivery order from the U.S. Marine Corps for testing, production and sustainability for its MRAP program.
CNN to Feature Force Protection, Inc.
01/24/2007
Force Protection, Inc. (NASDAQ:FRPT) and its Buffalo and Cougar armored vehicles will be featured during the On the Rise business segment of CNN’s Anderson Cooper 360 Degrees program.
Force Protection Vehicles Mark More Than Two Million Hours in Combat
01/23/2006
Force Protection, Inc. (NASDAQ:FRPT) today announced that its Buffalo and Cougar blast- and ballistic-protected vehicles have logged more than two million hours of combat operations.
Force Protection, Inc. Moves to NASDAQ Capital Market
01/19/2007
Force Protection, Inc. (NASDAQ:FRPT) officially listed its securities on the NASDAQ Capital Market yesterday.
U.S. Marine Corps Buys Additional Force Protection Vehicles
01/16/2007
Because of increased capacity to rapidly Force Protection, Inc. (OTCBB:FRPT) said today it was able to respond to the U.S. Marine Corps’ urgent operational need for 15 Cougar vehicles.
Force Protection, Inc. Announces Move to NASDAQ Capital Market
01/10/2007
Force Protection, Inc. today announced that it has been approved to list its securities on the NASDAQ Capital Market.
Force Protection, Inc. Marks Major '06 Milestones, New Vehicle Production Record in December
01/04/2007
Leading U.S. armored vehicle manufacturer Force Protection, Inc. (OTCBB:FRPT) continued to record substantial growth during 2006.
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