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IN THE NEWSForce Protection, Inc. Unveils Cheetah, Its New Vehicle Series, on Capitol HillPublisher: Force Protection, Inc.Date: 10/13/2006 Washington, DC – Armored vehicle manufacturer Force Protection, Inc. (OTCBB:FRPT), maker of the Buffalo and Cougar blast- and ballistic-protected vehicles deployed with U.S. armed forces since 2003, unveiled its newest vehicle series, the Cheetah, on Capitol Hill Tuesday (10/10). The Cheetah combines Force Protection’s state-of-the-art blast protection technology with the mobility of a unique light-armored vehicle design ideal for reconnaissance, forward command and control, and urban operations. More than 250 Hill staff members attended a briefing on the performance of the Buffalo and Cougar, neither of which has sustained fatalities to any passenger in three years of active operations in the global war on terror. Following the briefing, staffers took turns riding in the Cheetah near the Capitol building. “We deeply appreciate the support we’ve received from you all,” Force Protection Vice President for Sales Michael Aldrich told the capacity crowd. “We could not produce the vehicles in the numbers we do without your hard work and the resources you provide industry in the global war on terror.” Force Protection was a featured exhibitor this week at the 2006 AUSA Annual Meeting in the Washington, DC Convention Center, where it also introduced a field ambulance variation on the design of the company’s Cougar 6x6 vehicle. When fielded, it will be the first fully mine-protected battle ambulance in use with United States forces. 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. 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. Back |
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